Lead Engineer

ScottishPower; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK seeks a skilled Lead Design Engineer OHL to drive engineering solutions for Transmission projects. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in delivering high-value designs, particularly in Transmission OHL systems. You will also be responsible for leading project teams, preparing engineering specifications, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including 36 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase option

Share Incentive Plan

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex Transmission OHL projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Flexibility and willingness to undertake short trips as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engineering solutions for Transmission networks projects.
• Lead technical aspects of OHL systems and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Prepare engineering specifications and manage project budgets.

Skills

Experience in PLS-CADD

Communication with Senior Managers

Technical report writing

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Lead Design Engineer OHL

SP Energy Networks, Cambuslang. G32 8FA

Salary from £60,800

Permanent

Closing Date: 12th December 2025

Purpose

Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Manager, you will develop and deliver engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV and above).

Responsible for projects of greater value and complexity within the portfolio whilst managing/supervising and developing less experienced staff within the department or project team, you will provide necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice, coaching and input throughout the lifecycle of a portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading the technical aspects of OHL systems and all other associated equipment, you will perform all duties with and promote internally and externally, a strong emphasis on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Assessing Engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements, supporting the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, you will recommend Construction and Outage programmes where required in relation to OHL circuits.

Preparing basic and detailed Engineering specifications for OHL system designs and costs for high value, complex or business critical projects, you will drive resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding OHL routes.

Providing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations to the client, you will define OHL equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.

Preparation/review of OHL drawings and technical specifications for Construction, Procurement or other stakeholders, you will control correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre-Contract teams, ensuring specifications, OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

Carrying out tender assessment of OHL works (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids, you will provide technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of OHL systems and other associated equipment.

What you'll bring

Educated to Engineering degree or HND/HNC with equivalent experience, you will possess experience in PLS-CADD and other OHL software.

With significant experience in delivering Engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex Transmission OHL projects, you will possess proven abilities to communicate with and influence Senior Managers, write clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects.

Undertaking short trips away from home as required, you will possess flexibility in working hours to meet requirements of the job.

Whats 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 purchases
• 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 nudge's 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 careers scottishpower.com .