Cables Design Leader: Transmission Innovation & Strategy

SP TRANSMISSION PLC

Cambuslang

Hybrid

GBP 82,000 - 103,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave
Private medical insurance
Car allowance £450 per month
Pension scheme with employer matching

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Head of Cables Design for the Core Projects portfolio in Scotland. You will provide strategic and technical leadership in cable design for transmission projects and lead a growing team of engineers to deliver cost‑effective, compliant designs with an emphasis on safety and performance.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, extensive design experience, and a track record of driving standardisation and efficiency across large

Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer status with a relevant degree and extensive design experience.
  • Expert knowledge of transmission cable systems and their design/installation.
  • Proven ability to drive standardisation, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the Cables Design function within SP Transmission’s Core Projects business.
  • Act as a senior technical authority for Cables, providing expert guidance on complex engineering and design matters.
  • Lead teams of professional engineers delivering cost‑effective, end‑to‑end design solutions for transmission projects ranging from £100,000 to over £100 million.
  • Drive greater efficiency and consistency across SP Transmission through the development and implementation of standardised design solutions.
  • Champion continuous improvement, identifying and implementing new technologies and engineering solutions that reduce cost and carbon and support more sustainable project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with HSEQ policies, engineering standards and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture built on safety and technical excellence.
  • Provide expert direction on regulatory and legislative changes, ensuring evolving requirements are effectively reflected in engineering policies and procedures.
  • Lead the long‑term planning and coordination of Cables Design resources across the Core Projects portfolio.
  • Build strong relationships with Design Houses and Contractors, ensuring high‑quality outputs and performance.
  • Represent the Cables function within internal and external technical forums, supporting knowledge sharing and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
  • Provide direct leadership to two Design Managers and a Design Lead, with responsibility for developing and growing the wider team in line with future demand.
  • Ensure effective training, coaching and mentoring is in place to build capability and support continued professional development across the function.
  • Contribute to programme investment planning, forecasting and budget management across a significant portfolio of transmission projects.

Skills

Leadership
Stakeholder management
Communication
Strategic thinking
Regulatory knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer
Engineering degree

Tools

CDM knowledge
Health & Safety regulations

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Head of Cables Design for the Core Projects portfolio in Scotland. You will provide strategic and technical leadership in cable design for transmission projects and lead a growing team of engineers to deliver cost‑effective, compliant designs with an emphasis on safety and performance.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, extensive design experience, and a track record of driving standardisation and efficiency across large

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