Lead Engineer – P&C for Strategic Projects (Hybrid)

Iberdrola SA; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase

Share Incentive Plan

Dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Lead Engineer (P&C) to oversee engineering design for Protection and Control within Strategic Projects. You will manage design outputs, approvals, and the interface with EPC contractors and OEMs.

Based in Blantyre with flexible hybrid working, the role offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package as part of the Iberdrola Group, supporting Scotland's energy transition.

Qualifications

• Experience designing Protection and Control equipment for 33kV–400kV networks.
• Chartered Engineer preferred; BSc/BEng or equivalent.
• Experience in EPC environments with large strategic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design delivery for Protection and Control within Strategic Projects.
• Develop pre-contract protection design and specifications.
• Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs for deliverables and approvals.
• Review design calculations, models, and submissions to ensure timely delivery.
• Promote sustainable/low carbon solutions in project design.
• Support development teams with design expertise and governance.

Skills

Protection design

Control systems

Substation design

CDM/Safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc/BEng in engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

BIM

Job description

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Lead Engineer (P&C) to oversee engineering design for Protection and Control within Strategic Projects. You will manage design outputs, approvals, and the interface with EPC contractors and OEMs.

Based in Blantyre with flexible hybrid working, the role offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package as part of the Iberdrola Group, supporting Scotland's energy transition.