HV Operations Manager

ScottishPower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking an HV Operations Manager to oversee Control Room operations in Glasgow. This role involves leading a skilled team to ensure efficient electricity delivery while managing compliance and emergency planning. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position supports a sustainable future, aligning with the company's commitment to renewable energy.

Benefits

Annual leave: 36 days + holiday purchase options.

Share schemes, payroll giving, charity matched funding.

Technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, cycle to work, public transport loans.

Healthcare options, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of SP Energy Networks policies and procedures.
• Experience with network development policies and SCADA systems.
• Experience in a line management role within distribution or transmission networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Distribution Control Room operations, including faults, maintenance, and connections.
• Lead a team of 7 first-line and 14 second-line reports.
• Manage emergency planning and business continuity.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

People management

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (BSc/BEng/HNC)

Job description

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Location: Glasgow HQ, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD

Salary: £69,200 - £86,500 per annum + bonus up to 20%, Family Cover Private Health Care, Perk Car allowance

Help us create a better future, quicker

The HV Operations Manager oversees the Control Room operations on the SPD distribution network, ensuring reliable and efficient electricity delivery, system integrity, and safety. Responsibilities include leading a team of skilled Distribution Control Engineers, maintaining compliance with standards, managing emergency planning, and representing SPD in industry groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the Distribution Control Room operations, including faults, maintenance, and connections.
• Lead a team of 7 first-line and 14 second-line reports, with planned growth.
• Coordinate interfaces between real-time systems, outage planning, and other departments.
• Conduct strategic reviews to ensure business readiness for regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
• Manage emergency planning and business continuity, including severe weather and national outage plans.
• Drive performance improvement and financial rewards from regulatory schemes.
• Coach and develop the control room team to meet business objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Expert knowledge of SP Energy Networks policies and procedures.
• Experience with network development policies and SCADA systems.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience in a line management role within distribution or transmission networks.
• Electrical engineering qualification (BSc/BEng/HNC).
• Experience as a Control Engineer or SAP on electricity networks.

Additional Benefits:

• Annual leave: 36 days + holiday purchase options.
• Share schemes, payroll giving, charity matched funding.
• Technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, cycle to work, public transport loans.
• Healthcare options, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, employee discounts.

About ScottishPower: Part of Iberdrola Group, committed to renewable energy and net zero by 2044. Investing over £5.5 billion into transmission infrastructure, supporting Scotland’s sustainable future.

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Important: Application deadline is 23:59 GMT the day before the listed end date, July 2, 2025.