Engineering + Deployment Lead

Iberdrola Renewables; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility company as an Engineering and Deployment Lead in Telecoms, where you will spearhead projects that contribute to Scotland's Net Zero ambitions. This role offers the chance to lead a skilled team, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive innovation in telecom operations. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including a double match pension and generous annual leave, this position not only supports your career growth but also your wellbeing. Be part of a dynamic environment that values inclusivity and sustainability, making a real impact on the future of energy in Scotland.

Benefits

Double Match Pension Contribution

36 Days Annual Leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering or industry experience.
• Experience managing teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Telecoms projects and lead a team of engineers.
• Ensure timely project designs and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Telecoms Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Engineering and Deployment Lead (Telecoms)

Salary up to £76,000 per year - plus a strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Benefits include: Our double match pension—where we double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase, and much more (more details below).

Location: Glasgow

Closing date: 09/05/25

Type: Permanent / Full Time

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is transforming its Telecoms function! Telecoms are a key part of the network’s business and a cornerstone in the evolution towards Net Zero.

Reporting to the Telecoms Operations and Delivery Manager, the Engineering & Deployment Lead is responsible for the engineering, deployment, and delivery of Telecoms projects, as well as management of the E&D Telecoms sub-team.

This is a newly created role, where you will be part of an exciting journey in ScottishPower Energy Network to create a new telecoms operating model. It’s an opportunity for an existing lead to gain enhanced responsibility or development opportunity to move into a lead position.

Role:

As E&D Lead, you will report to the Telecoms Operations and Delivery Manager and will be responsible for the engineering, deployment, and delivery of Telecoms projects, leading a team of skilled Telecoms engineers. Fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, reliability, engagement, and continuous improvement, this role is essential for the successful delivery of Telecoms projects, both for our customers and our own regulatory commitments.

Based in Scotland, this role requires a passion for leading people, working in partnership with our supply chain, and having a can-do attitude.

What you’ll be doing:

The Engineering & Deployment Lead will manage the total service provision to all the Energy Networks business units for operational Telecom requirements on project delivery.

You’ll manage a team of external contractors, as well as line management of engineers within the Telecoms Engineering and Deployment sub-team in the SPT/SPD area.

You’ll collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across the network, provide weekly updates on Telecoms activities, and ensure workload is managed to meet project success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Recommending annual programme of work and budgetary requirements.
2. Overseeing submission of work packages to the Telecoms contractor, including tracking KPIs.
3. Ensuring project designs are submitted to contractors timely, in line with stakeholder needs and budget.
4. Managing stakeholder engagement with Licence areas through monthly meetings covering Risks, Issues, and Demand Planning.
5. Prioritising project delivery requirements and being the point of escalation for SPEN business project deliverables.
6. Assisting with budget identification and management of CAPEX spend against project, task, and activity budgets.
7. Ensuring team forecasts CAPEX in line with business needs and reporting to Telecoms manager.
8. Working with the business to plan and prioritise projects requiring Telecoms input.

What you’ll bring:

A degree in electrical, electronic, or telecoms engineering or a relevant discipline, supported by a minimum of 5 years of engineering or industry experience.

Experience managing teams of engineers or seeking to gain such experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder levels and partner with internal customers.

Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise and devise timely solutions.

Experience in change or project management and proficiency in MS Office.

Knowledge of telecoms networks, architectures, equipment, and vendors.

Basic awareness of cyber security standards and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience managing multiple delivery partners.
• At least 2 years of experience leading people.
• Exposure to CDM regulations.
• Proven track record of managing customer expectations.
• Experience with Telecoms processes and procedures.

What’s in it for you:

Alongside a competitive salary reviewed annually, enjoy benefits such as a double match pension contribution up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, Holiday purchase scheme, Share Incentive Plan, Sharesave Scheme, payroll giving, charity matched funding, technology vouchers, and more.

At ScottishPower, our benefits support your wellbeing, future savings, and climate action. Our offerings include dental and private medical insurance, health assessments, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, and employee discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks:

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we are a leading utility company supporting Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions. We are investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network to support renewable energy growth, offering diverse career opportunities in a sustainable and community-focused environment.

We are committed to inclusivity and providing support for candidates with disabilities or special needs. If needed, contact [e-mail].

Mobility:

Applicants outside the country of the vacancy will need to meet immigration requirements; we will support as necessary.

IMPORTANT: The advert closes at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date, which is 09/05/25.