Design Engineer

Iberdrola Renewables; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Cambuslang is seeking a Design Engineer specializing in geotechnical engineering to develop solutions for transmission networks. The role offers a competitive salary from £44,000 per annum, comprehensive benefits including a double match pension, and strong career progression opportunities. Applicants should have a degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and relevant experience in electrical network projects.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase option

Double match pension contribution

Healthcare benefits

Access to employee discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in geotechnical engineering design for electrical networks required.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet job needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver geotechnical engineering solutions.
• Advise on design development and delivery of projects.
• Prepare engineering specifications for GeoEnvironmental investigations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and operational requirements.
• Witness on-site geotechnical testing.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering experience

MS Office Suite proficiency

Autodesk AEC Suite

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Design Engineer – Geotechnical

Salary from £44,000 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Benefits include: Our double match pension – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more.

Location: Cambuslang

Permanent / Full Time

Help us create a better future, quicker

Role

The Design Engineer will develop and deliver geotechnical engineering solutions across the SP Transmission Network. This includes the necessary basic and detailed engineering and effective technical support throughout the lifecycle of the projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Advise on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by supporting the geotechnical aspects of SPTs civil engineering works.
• Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications for GeoEnvironmental investigations associated with the SP Transmission network.
• Provide technical assessment of tender submissions and report recommendations.
• Prepare/review drawings and earthworks specifications.
• Ensure geotechnical engineering designs and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
• Witness on-site geotechnical testing to ensure the substation platforms are being built in accordance with SPT specifications and requirements.
• Provide technical support to Project Unit teams on matters concerning the design and construction of civil/structural elements of the works.
• Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice. Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new equipment and alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety.
• Contribute to training needs assessment for new products and standards etc and the development and delivery of technical, construction and safety training packages.
• Liaise across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide integrated solutions for SP Transmission.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience of geotechnical engineering design required for electrical network transmission and distribution projects (earthworks, substation platforms, access roads, foundations etc).
• Experience with MS office suite, Autodesk AEC suite and other relevant software.
• Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements, in particular, compliance and CDM Designer/Principal Designer roles.
• Knowledge of SP Energy Networks or other industry technical specifications.

Minimum Requirements

• Civil or geotechnical engineering diploma/degree with relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Requirement to undertake short trips away from home as required.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the job.
• Incorporated/Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards membership of an appropriate professional body.

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.

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 related support.