Engineering Manager - Substations

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager for substation projects in Scotland. This role involves overseeing engineering activities, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The successful candidate will lead a collaborative team, maintain strong customer relationships, and support business growth through innovative solutions. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career while contributing to vital infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about engineering and customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Family-friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Car scheme

Private medical insurance

Access to share-save schemes

Employee support services

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in HV substation projects required.
• Electrical qualifications such as BEng or MEng are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities during pre-contract and delivery stages.
• Act as primary contact for customers, ensuring project satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality regulations.

Skills

HV substation projects

Electrical qualifications (BEng or MEng)

Chartered status with IET

GIS experience

Education

BEng or MEng

Job description

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Engineering Manager - Substations, Glasgow

Client:

Advance TRS

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company, recognised as one of the most successful in the UK infrastructure industry?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of Engineering Manager for substation-related projects across Scotland.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager – Substations, the successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of internal and external engineering resources, ensuring project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in line with project requirements.

This is a key role supporting business growth following major framework wins.

The Candidate:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HV substation projects (400kV)
• Electrical qualifications such as BEng or MEng
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status with the IET (preferred)
• GIS experience

The Role:

• Engineering Management: Lead engineering activities during pre-contract and delivery stages.
• Resource Allocation: Work with Operations Directors to identify and allocate resources for temporary works and engineering requirements.
• Customer Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring project satisfaction.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations tailored to customer and contract needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Oversee relationships with consulting engineers and internal teams, managing design agreements and engineering deliverables.
• Pre-Contract Support: Assist the Pre-Contract Director in securing design resources for future bids.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing across the business.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and industry best practices.
• Tender & Bid Support: Support pre-contract activities, including tender reviews, client presentations, and bid submissions.
• Project Mobilisation: Work alongside Operations Directors to ensure smooth mobilisation of new contracts, including HSEQ planning.
• Audits & Reporting: Conduct audits and generate reports to ensure quality and environmental compliance.
• Training & Development: Manage engineering administration, ensuring training and competency records are maintained.
• Industry Representation: Represent the business in industry forums as agreed with senior leadership.

What’s in it for you?

A range of benefits are available, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
• Flexible and adaptable working options
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition schemes and long-service awards
• Car scheme and private medical insurance (where applicable)
• Access to share-save schemes, cycle-to-work schemes, and discounted gym memberships
• Employee support and wellbeing services for you and your family

About the Business:

My client has extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management solutions for major UK energy companies and network operators. Their expertise spans transmission and distribution services, including:

• Installation and maintenance of electricity assets (both above and below ground)
• Substations, overhead lines, and cabling (fluid-filled and XLPE)
• New build, refurbishment, and repair services

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading business where you can develop your career while delivering critical infrastructure projects. If you share a passion for delivering outstanding customer service within a collaborative and high-performing team, apply today!