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.