Design Lead - Cables

ScottishPower; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland is seeking a Design Lead - Cables to oversee engineering solutions and cable design policy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, chartered status, and experience in large infrastructure projects. The role offers a competitive salary of £61,600 - £77,000, annual bonuses, and perks like 36 days annual leave, health insurance, and electric vehicle schemes. It's a hybrid position with strong commitments to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with double contribution

Share Incentive Plan

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Technology Vouchers

Life Assurance

Health insurance options

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
• Technical oversight and management experience, including cable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Own the production of Cable Design policy and standard solutions.
• Identify engineering efficiencies.
• Provide technical support for framework contracts.
• Conduct project audits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Cable Design

Communication Skills

Technical Management

Health & Safety Best Practice

BIM Usage

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc)

Job description

Design Lead - Cables

Cambuslang

Salary starting from £61,600 - £77,000

Plus up to 15% annual bonus and Single Cover Healthcare

Permanent / Hybrid

Closing Date: 04/01/26

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

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver cost-effective solutions while meeting regulatory financial allowances.
• Own the production of Cable Design policy and standard design solutions across SPT.
• Identify engineering efficiencies and implement them into standard solutions.
• Produce guidance documents for external contractors and customers on designing and building SPT assets.
• Provide technical support for framework contracts to deliver the masterplan of projects.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve successful change outcomes.
• Embed HSEQ policies within all proposed and delivered engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all SPT engineering policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct project audits to ensure compliance.
• Support engineering requirements from design through construction and record submission.
• Oversee and deliver basic and detailed engineering, specifications, and designs for cable systems.
• Assess tender submissions and provide technical recommendations.
• Define cable system requirements for SCA, Project Technical Specifications, and BETTA documentation.
• Coordinate preparation/review of cable drawings and specifications for construction/procurement.
• Resolve engineering problems using appropriate methodologies and innovative approaches.
• Drive continuous improvement through proactive initiatives.
• Define engineering scope during the pre‑engineering phase.
• Advise on new business requirements and support their identification.
• Ensure training, coaching, and mentoring to develop team capability.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
• Technical oversight and management experience, including cable design for large electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong people and communication skills to build effective relationships.
• Ability to implement and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in design.
• Experience introducing new technologies and solutions to reduce project costs and carbon footprint.
• Proven knowledge of CDM regulations and designer risk assessment.
• Experience using BIM for Transmission cable system design.
• In‑depth understanding of cable systems and accessories for transmission networks, including operation and maintenance.
• Demonstrable cable system design experience.

Minimum requirements

• Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or equivalent experience.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure design and detailed cable engineering.
• People management experience.

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 £5.5bn 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.