Senior Project Engineer

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

Responsible for delivering the safe provision of one or more of the following activities with strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network:

• Operations, Fault Response & Maintenance Programmes
• Capital Investment Projects
• Customer Connections and Diversions Projects

What you’ll be doing

Deliver the district ED2 business plan by the effective management of activities such as project management, contract management, operational engineering with safety document activities up to 33kV including plant and protection commissioning

Provide excellent customer service by organising robust communication activities to enable the delivery of project plans affecting local communities, customers, and stakeholders with minimal disruption and achieve outstanding customer feedback scores

Promote an exemplary safety culture and ensures that all safety rules, instructions, procedures, and legislation are implemented and delivered through all activities.

Develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours amongst the team through the mentoring and coaching of less experienced team members including trainees

People management responsibilities for up to 5 project engineers and project coordinators.

Ensure the accurate and timely capture and recording of data and the project closure processes within corporate systems including financial assurance.

Lead the integration of Operational Excellence principles in all undertakings

What you’ll bring

Project / programme management experience, with a strong performance and track record of driving and delivering projects including expert knowledge of CDM regulations and their application in project management.

Expert knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms and key business drivers in which SP Energy Networks operates.

General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to achieve effective and efficient customer service and project delivery

Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement to determine optimal solutions

Possess a sufficient technical and/or operational experience as demonstrated by substantial experience in a relevant engineering role within an electrical networks business

It is desirable but not essential to hold, or have previously held, Senior Authorised Person status in the UK

Minimum Criteria 

• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineer (or suitably equivalent subject)

• Substantial experience in a project delivery role

• Excellent computer literacy and competency with SAP systems and processes

• A strong desire to lead people and project teams

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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