Lead Engineer

ScottishPower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

ScottishPower is looking for a Lead Engineer to support the development of innovative electrical networks. This role involves leading engineering strategies and ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of substations and electricity network design, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with double matching

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Dental and private medical insurance options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to financial wellbeing support

Shopping and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent with operational experience.
• Competence to investigate equipment failures.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategies including equipment specifications.
• Provide technical support to company leadership.
• Ensure legal and license compliance for substations.

Skills

Knowledge of Substations equipment

Knowledge of Electricity Network design

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate complex concepts

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in an engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

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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.

Lead Engineer (x2)

Glasgow or Prenton

Salary starting from £60,800

Closing Date: 20/06/2025

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 Engineer role sits within Engineering Design and Standards in the Process and Technology Department, specifically in the Switchgear Standards Team.

As a Lead Engineer your focus will be to provide SPEN’s Transmission and Distribution licenses with technical support and guidance to company leadership, peers and operational functions of the business in your area of your specialism. You will lead the development and implementation of equipment specifications for substations to ensure legal & licence compliance.

• Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental matters.
• Lead the development of engineering strategies, including equipment specifications, substations assessment and approvals and contract engineering with the full engagement and consultation of relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain an awareness of advances in technology, equipment and best practice and steer sustainable, innovative solutions across the Iberdrola Group.
• Have the opportunity to participate in Iberdrola global working groups and best practice forums.
• Actively engage with T&D substations & equipment suppliers through engineering specification development, tendering processes and the approval of system assets.
• Lead communication with wider business stakeholders on the introduction of new plant and new processes.
• Represent SPEN interests when liaising with external parties, such as network customers, suppliers and industry bodies (e.g. OFGEM, ENA, etc)
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of Substations equipment – knowledge of Transmission Switchgear and/or Power Electronics equipment particularly advantageous
• Knowledge of Electricity Network design, operating philosophy and safety management practices
• Knowledges of International equipment standards & specifications
• Competence to investigate equipment failures and evaluate any associated risks.
• Familiarity with Asset management techniques, practices & policy.
• Experience of interfacing with suppliers (during equipment/design tenders and live contacts)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical & non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing.
  
  

As a Minimum, You Will Demonstrate

• Degree/HND/HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline supported by experience in an operational, technical or commercial engineering role.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements and compliance.
• Computer literacy – e.g., Microsoft Office suite, SAP.
• Availability to travel to other locations, including abroad, engaging with key stakeholders and suppliers
  
  

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%.

Benefits

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.

IMPORTANT

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June-21-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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