Lead Design Engineer

iberdrola; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Lead Design Engineer in Cambuslang to oversee transmission network projects. The role involves developing engineering solutions, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include an extensive pension scheme, generous holiday options, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Pension scheme with double matching

36 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Healthcare options

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in transmission OHL projects.
• Progress toward professional institution membership.
• Significant experience in overhead line engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of pre-contract designs and project delivery for OHL systems.
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications for high-value projects.
• Manage technical assessments of tenders and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Report Writing

Education

Engineering Degree or HND/HNC

Job description

job requisition id R-13853

Cambuslang, Glasgow

Salary starting from £56,160 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 13 July 2025

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Transmission Commercial team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to deliver the required transmission infrastructure to support Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

A Lead Design Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed design for transmission network projects (132kV, 275kV, and 400kV).

You will oversee high-value, complex projects within the portfolio, supervise and develop less experienced staff, and provide engineering specifications, innovative solutions, technical support, advice, coaching, and input throughout project lifecycles.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the development of pre-contract designs and project delivery, focusing on the technical aspects of OHL systems and associated equipment.
• Promoting professionalism with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Assessing engineering documentation for feasibility and compliance, supporting budget preparation, and assisting with construction and outage planning for OHL circuits.
• Preparing detailed engineering specifications for OHL system designs and costs for high-value, complex projects.
• Driving resolution of statutory, land, or other consent issues related to OHL routes.
• Providing technical assessments of tenders and making recommendations to the project team.
• Defining OHL equipment requirements for System Construction Authorization (SCA), project specifications, and BETTA documentation.
• Reviewing and preparing OHL drawings and technical specifications for construction and procurement.
• Managing correspondence and drawings issued to project teams.
• Ensuring designs and practices comply with legislation, policies, and operational requirements.
• Leading technical resolution of site/construction OHL issues and analyzing faults to prevent recurrence.
• Assessing tenders, supporting bid evaluations, and providing technical support to project teams on design, construction, operation, and maintenance matters.
• Preparing project quality documentation and ensuring delivery of quality standards.
• Driving industry best practices, technological advances, and applying new ideas for cost savings, safety, and efficiency.
• Contributing to training needs and developing safety and operational packages for new products.
• Mentoring less experienced staff and liaising with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Engineering degree or HND/HNC with equivalent experience.
• Progress toward professional institution membership.
• Significant experience in transmission overhead line engineering and associated equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Promoting CDM and health & safety best practices in design.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions for high-value, complex OHL projects.
• Ability to influence senior managers and produce clear technical reports.

Minimum Requirements:

• Engineering degree or HND/HNC with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in delivering complex transmission OHL projects.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

What’s in it for you

Along with a competitive salary reviewed annually, benefits include pension scheme with double matching up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase options, share schemes, payroll giving, technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, cycle-to-work, healthcare options, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, and employee discounts.

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we operate over 4000km of cables and lines connecting wind farms and infrastructure across Scotland, North Wales, and North West England. We are committed to Scotland’s Net Zero target by 2044, investing over £5.5 billion into our transmission network to support renewable energy growth. We value diversity, inclusion, and social purpose, aiming to build a sustainable, community-connected business.

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