Lead Design Engineer – Power Transmission Substations

SP TRANSMISSION PLC; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Pension scheme with employer match

Electric Vehicle schemes

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Design Lead for the Main Plant at Cambuslang, Scotland. You will lead a team delivering electrical transmission infrastructure from feasibility through detailed design, covering 33kV to 400kV, and focusing on AIS & GIS switchgear, transformers and substation equipment.

Flexible hybrid working is offered alongside a competitive salary (£63,200 - £79,000) plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Closing date: 31 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Main Plant/Primary design and delivery of electricity transmission infrastructure projects.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership and people management experience within an engineering environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Expert knowledge of substation and plant engineering for transmission networks from 33kV to 400kV.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of professional Design Engineers and Senior Design Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and support.
• Advise on the development of pre-contract designs and project delivery activities, leading and supporting the technical aspects of switchgear, transformers and all other associated substation equipment.
• Assess engineering documentation, project feasibility and compliance with client requirements, supporting the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.
• Advise on construction and outage programmes as required in relation to the main plant engineering.
• Oversee and undertake both basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for main plant and substation projects.
• Provide technical assessments of tender submissions and reporting recommendations to the client.
• Define main plant and ancillary apparatus requirements for inclusion within System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of substation plant drawings and technical specifications for construction and procurement activities.
• Control and manage technical correspondence and drawings issued to Project Development and Project Delivery teams.
• Ensure all substation designs and equipment comply with current legislation, company policies, industry standards and operational requirements.
• Delegate and oversee the technical resolution of main plant issues arising during site works and construction activities.
• Lead the technical tender assessment of main plant equipment and materials (including suppliers).
• Provide technical support and expert advice to Project Development and Project Delivery teams on the design, construction and operation of power system substations and associated equipment.
• Lead training needs assessments for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.
• Support the Main Plant Design Manager in the development of national and international standards, industry guidance and regulatory requirements relating to main plant.
• Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.
• Attend internal and external meetings and deputise for the Main Plant Design Manager when required.

Job description

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Design Lead for the Main Plant at Cambuslang, Scotland. You will lead a team delivering electrical transmission infrastructure from feasibility through detailed design, covering 33kV to 400kV, and focusing on AIS & GIS switchgear, transformers and substation equipment.

Flexible hybrid working is offered alongside a competitive salary (£63,200 - £79,000) plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Closing date: 31 August 2026.