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Due to significant growth across our Transmission and Distribution Ltd business, Wood has unique opportunities for skilled Senior Structural Designer Engineers to join the team who are keen to broaden their expertise and work on significant high profile infrastructure projects. The Wood Transmission and Distribution team provides HV OHL design supporting construction, procurement, and consultancy on a variety of projects within the sector. These roles will ensure technical compliance through a period of significant growth and can be based out of any of Wood’s offices, but preference may be given to individuals who can work from our Glasgow or Horsham offices.

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The Role

Reporting to the Senior OHL Design Engineer, you will lead approval activities on OHL Structural engineering deliverables across our team. You will oversee the Transmission Tower structural assessment and design outputs, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while also identifying improvements in team delivery and fostering staff development, maintaining close collaboration with the UK Principal Structural Engineer and the Head of Engineering.

We invite applications from experienced OHL structural design professionals with a strong background in Steel Lattice transmission towers, who are eager to develop their team leadership skills and potentially step into a Principal role in the future, while also providing training to familiarize them with our client's local design requirements; we are open to considering Technical Professional Engineers or Engineering Designers for this position.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

As a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd are at the forefront of net zero 2050, with a secured workstream for years to come. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to add value to our Engineering team to support our growing workload and to contribute to the increased network capacity required to deliver the UK government's pathway to 2030 and the transition to net zero. 

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession