Head of Cables Design – Scottish Transmission Innovation

Iberdrola SA

Cambuslang

Hybrid

GBP 82,000 - 103,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 30%
Car allowance
Private medical cover
Pension (double match)
36 days annual leave

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, seeks a Head of Cables Design for its Core Projects in Scotland. You will provide strategic leadership for the Cables Design function, steering technical excellence and cost-efficient, end-to-end design solutions for transmission projects across Scotland’s network.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with a degree, extensive cable systems knowledge, and proven leadership across large engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer with an engineering degree and extensive design experience.
  • Extensive experience with transmission cable systems design/installation.
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management of large engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the Cables Design function within SP Transmission’s Core Projects business.
  • Act as a senior technical authority for Cables and provide guidance on complex engineering and design matters.
  • Lead teams delivering cost-effective, end-to-end design solutions for transmission projects from £100k to £100m+.
  • Drive standardisation and continuous improvement across SP Transmission through design solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with HSEQ and regulatory requirements and promote safety and technical excellence.
  • Oversee long-term planning and resource coordination for Cables Design across Core Projects.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic direction
Stakeholder management
Communication
Regulatory knowledge
HSEQ compliance
Electrical engineering

Education

Chartered Engineer status
Engineering degree

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, seeks a Head of Cables Design for its Core Projects in Scotland. You will provide strategic leadership for the Cables Design function, steering technical excellence and cost-efficient, end-to-end design solutions for transmission projects across Scotland’s network.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status with a degree, extensive cable systems knowledge, and proven leadership across large engineering teams.

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