Lead Engineering Project Manager

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

Help us create a better future, quicker 

Role

Lead the development and delivery of engineering designs for transmission infrastructure projects (substations, overhead lines, and underground cables) from concept through to detailed design. Ensure technical excellence, compliance with SPEN standards, and alignment with strategic and regulatory objectives.

Provide mentoring and technical leadership to engineering professionals, and act as the key interface between internal and external stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing

Lead the engineering design process for transmission projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.

Responsible for leading the coordination of the basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for civils/main plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment on big scale and priority projects.

Provide technical guidance and tutoring to Project Engineers and Engineering

Project Managers, acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME), and supporting professional development through coaching, structured feedback, and knowledge sharing.

Coordinate internal and external design resources, ensuring integration across disciplines and alignment with SPEN’s engineering governance.

Ensure engineering team is working efficiently and effectively according to Engineering Key Performance Indicators

Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with SPT requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for projects.

Coordination/Preparation/Review of design drawings and specifications for construction/procurement on big scale and priority projects

Management of external design contractors, consultants and surveyors.

Advice on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to

Civil/Plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment on big scale and priority projects.

Define engineering requirements for input to System Construction

Authorization (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation on big scale and priority projects.

Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards (ENA, IEC, BS) and SPEN’s internal governance. Ensure adherence to SPEN’s engineering governance processes, including technical approvals, change control, and document management.

Responsible for providing technical assessment on design, construction and operation areas on tender submissions and reporting recommendations to engineering coordinators and projects team.

Tender assessment of engineering (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids.

Perform all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Drive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the engineering team. Lead engineering improvement meetings and make recommendations to Engineering Manager on improvements to the engineering processes and deliverables.

Act as an interface point between the Project delivery management teams and the engineering teams.

Act as the key engineering interface with internal stakeholders (e.g., Asset Management, Delivery, Regulation) and external partners (e.g., design houses, contractors, regulators).

Support engagement with consenting authorities, landowners, and communities during the design phase.

Maintain compliance with relevant environmental legislation and health & safety regulations.

What you’ll bring

Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent). Ideally, be a Chartered Engineer or working towards membership of a professional institution.

Extensive experience in transmission infrastructure design and project management, with strong planning and organisational skills to manage complex, high value transmission projects.  

Strong technical understanding of substation, OHL, and cable design principles and UK transmission standards.

Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage Engineering Design Houses including Earthworks, civil, main plant and protection and control design for the SPT pipeline of projects.

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams, departments and external organizations.

Proven ability to lead technical delivery and mentor engineering professionals.

Knowledge of health & safety requirements and compliance

Minimum Criteria 

• Engineering degree or with relevant experience

• Proven experience in delivering engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex Engineering projects

• Communicate with and influence senior managers

• Writing clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing £10 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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