Lead Design Engineer

Iberdrola Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase programme

Share Incentive Plan

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is hiring for Lead Design Engineer (x6) in Cambuslang on a permanent hybrid basis. Salary starts from £60,800 to £79,000 with a 15/09/26 closing date, delivering innovative solutions for transmission networks and renewables while mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, budget estimates, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating across planning, project teams, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or HND with significant relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission network equipment and its operation and maintenance.
• Experience applying CDM regulations and Health & Safety best practice within a design environment.
• Knowledge of innovative engineering technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Experience using BIM within transmission or substation design projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess concept engineering solutions, including feasibility studies and budget estimates for transmission projects.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, company policies and operational requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams throughout project development.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Monitor industry developments and apply new technologies, equipment and working methods to improve safety, efficiency and cost performance.
• Review engineering documentation and support the preparation of accurate project budgets.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, policies and best practice.
• Mentor and support engineers across the wider team.

Skills

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Project delivery

Substation design

Transmission knowledge

Health & Safety

CDM knowledge

BIM

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree or HND with experience

Tools

BIM

Job description

Lead Design Engineer (x6) Cambuslang Salary starting from £60,800 to £79,000 Permanent/Hybrid Closing Date: 15/09/26

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

The Lead Design Engineer will develop and assess concept engineering solutions for the transmission network, providing specialist technical guidance and support across a range of engineering disciplines. Working closely with Network Planning, Regulation and Project teams, the role will help shape investment decisions and deliver innovative, value-driven solutions that reduce asset lifecycle costs.

• Develop and assess concept engineering solutions, including feasibility studies and budget estimates for transmission projects.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation, company policies and operational requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to project teams throughout project development.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality performance.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Monitor industry developments and apply new technologies, equipment and working methods to improve safety, efficiency and cost performance.
• Review engineering documentation and support the preparation of accurate project budgets.
• Contribute to the development of engineering standards, policies and best practice.
• Mentor and support engineers across the wider team.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Engineering, or HND with significant relevant experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
• Experience in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission network equipment and its operation and maintenance.
• Experience applying CDM regulations and Health & Safety best practice within a design environment.
• Knowledge of innovative engineering technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Experience using BIM within transmission or substation design projects.
• Technical expertise in one or more areas including substations, switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, cables, protection and control systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Minimum Criteria Engineering Degree or HND with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in electrical substation or circuit design for infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits.

With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.

It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.