Lead Engineer - PCM

ScottishPower; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Lead Engineer PCM to manage the asset replacement programme for Protection Equipment, oversee investigations, and ensure compliance with cyber security standards. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in protection systems and demonstrate strong negotiation and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and diverse employee benefits.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Healthcare benefits

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Qualifications

• Significant experience of protection systems on the power system network.
• Developed understanding of industry standard testing and configuration software packages.
• Developed Transmission operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage asset health and replacement programme for Protection Equipment.
• Investigate protection related incidents.
• Provide interface between TNOps and Smart Grid Operations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

People management skills

Experience with protection systems

Understanding of testing software

Capability to solve complex problems

Knowledge of network management systems

Job description

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Job Title: Lead Engineer PCM

Location: Eurocentral, Motherwell

Salary from £60,800 to £76,000

Help us create a better future, quicker

As Lead Engineer PCM you will provide support for operational issues to the Protection, Control and Monitoring department and deliver the asset replacement programme for Protection equipment

What you’ll be doing

• Managing asset health driven replacement programme for Protection Equipment
• Responsible for investigation and post fault analysis into protection related incidents
• Providing an interface between TNOps and the Smart Grid Operations team and associated telecoms contractors.
• Provide direct input into future protection investment plans and policies
• Responsible for leading and engaging the team in meeting the business health and safety goals by demonstrating the required health and safety behaviour
• Responsible for asset data and configuration management to ensure the business is compliant with relevant cyber security standards
• Collaborate with centralised functions to support wider business objectives and compliance

What you’ll bring

• Developed negotiation, communication and people management skills
• Significant experience of protection systems on the power system network
• Developed understanding of industry standard testing and configuration software packages
• Developed Transmission operational experience
• Capable of devising solutions to complex problems, individually and as part of a team
• Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.

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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: 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 careers scottishpower.com .