CAD Designer

Iberdrola Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 10% company match

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a CAD Designer in Glasgow to support the Drawing Office on 150+ projects and £30m+ annual investment. You will produce 2D drawings and 3D models for transmission and distribution, ensuring safety, quality and environmental standards are met.

You’ll have experience in utilities, proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk tools, and hold an HNC in CAD/Engineering or equivalent. A full UK driving licence is required for site visits.

Qualifications

• HNC in Computer Aided Design or related discipline or equivalent drawing office experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Autodesk software with strong drawing conventions.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to attend sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D drawings and 3D models for transmission and distribution projects.
• Develop feasibility and detailed design drawings to support project delivery.
• Ensure outputs meet health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Manage workload and deliver work to agreed timescales.
• Maintain drawing databases and support controlled design change processes.
• Review and assess engineering drawings during approval stages.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.
• Support continuous improvement within the Drawing Office.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Drawing standards

Health & safety

Education

HNC in CAD/Engineering

Tools

Autodesk design tools

Job description

**CAD Designer****Glasgow****Salary starting from £45,400 to £56,750****Permanent/Hybrid****Closing Date: 23/09/2026****Help us create a better future, quicker!**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.**What you’ll be doing**As a CAD Designer, you will play a key role in supporting ScottishPower’s expanding Drawing Office, delivering engineering drawing solutions for a portfolio of over 150 projects and more than £30m of annual network investment. Supporting the transition from ED2 to ED3, you will produce accurate, compliant and high-quality drawings for Electrical Protection & Control projects, working collaboratively with engineers and stakeholders to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of critical network infrastructure.* Produce 2D drawings and 3D models for transmission and distribution projects.* Develop feasibility and detailed design drawings to support project delivery.* Ensure all outputs meet health, safety, quality and environmental standards.* Manage your workload effectively and deliver work to agreed timescales.* Maintain drawing databases and support controlled design change processes.* Review and assess engineering drawings during approval stages.* Promote drawing standards, procedures and quality assurance requirements.* Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders, providing regular progress updates.* Support continuous improvement within the Drawing Office.**What You'll Bring*** Experience producing engineering drawings and models within a utility, infrastructure or engineering environment.* Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Autodesk design tools such as Revit and Civil 3D.* Understanding of drawing standards, quality processes and health and safety requirements.* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across project teams.* HNC qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.**Minimum Criteria*** HNC in Computer Aided Design, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent drawing office experience.* Proficiency in AutoCAD and other Autodesk design software.* Full UK driving licence with the ability to attend site when required.**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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme* Payroll giving and charity matched funding* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes* Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change* Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans* Options to purchase 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 >£5.5 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 [e-mail].