Cables Design Lead — Transmission Innovation & Strategy

Iberdrola; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (up to 30%)

Car allowance (£450/month)

Private medical cover

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting for Head of Cables Design – Core Projects in Cambuslang with a hybrid pattern. You will lead the Cables Design function within SP Transmission, shaping Scotland’s energy future and delivering value-driven engineering solutions for projects from £100k to over £100m.

You’ll manage a growing team, champion standardisation, and collaborate with Design Houses and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and performance while aligning with

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant degree.
• Expert knowledge of transmission cable systems.
• Experience introducing new technologies and improvements in complex infra.
• CDM and Health & Safety regulations knowledge.
• Experience with Design Houses and contractors to drive quality.
• Proven leadership of professional engineering teams.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior technical, commercial and project stakeholders.
• Experience with long-term resource planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Ability to drive standardisation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills for senior forums.
• Strategic direction and informed decision-making on complex technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the Cables Design function.
• Act as a senior technical authority for Cables and provide guidance on complex engineering matters.
• Lead teams delivering cost-effective, end-to-end design solutions for transmission projects.
• Drive standardised design solutions across SP Transmission.
• Champion continuous improvement to reduce cost and carbon.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead long-term planning and coordination of Cables Design resources.
• Build relationships with Design Houses and contractors.
• Represent the Cables function in internal and external technical forums.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Transmission cables knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is recruiting for Head of Cables Design – Core Projects in Cambuslang with a hybrid pattern. You will lead the Cables Design function within SP Transmission, shaping Scotland’s energy future and delivering value-driven engineering solutions for projects from £100k to over £100m.

You’ll manage a growing team, champion standardisation, and collaborate with Design Houses and contractors to ensure safety, quality, and performance while aligning with