Principal Engineer

Iberdrola SA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension with company contribution

Share schemes

Health care

EV schemes

Cycle to work

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Cambuslang is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary Transmission Design team, delivering basic engineering for major capital projects. The role focuses on innovative, value-led engineering and strategic investment planning to support the project programme.

The successful candidate will set engineering scope early, embed HSEQ standards, manage people, and mentor teams, with a competitive salary, up to 20% bonus, generous benefits and a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and chartered status.
• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Extensive experience in large-scale electrical infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safety best practices.
• Experience delivering transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of Transmission Design Engineers.
• Drive innovation and investment planning for the project programme.
• Oversee front-end design across the SP Transmission portfolio.
• Identify and implement design improvements.
• Ensure resources and support organisational change.
• Embed HSEQ requirements in all engineering work.
• Define engineering scope in early project phases.
• Provide technical advice on future network needs.
• Lead, develop and performance manage engineers.
• Support training, coaching and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Chartered Engineer

Transmission design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CDM regulations knowledge

Education

BSc/BEng

MBA/MSc or equivalent

Job description

Principal Engineer Cambuslang Salary from £70,800 to £88,500 Plus up to 20% annual bonus, Car Allowance and Family Cover Healthcare Permanent/Hybrid Closing Date: 15/09/2026

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

• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team of Transmission Design Engineers responsible for developing the Basic Engineering solutions for major capital projects.
• Drive innovation, value-led engineering and investment planning decisions to support the Transmission project programme while reducing asset lifecycle costs.
• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver efficient, cost-effective design solutions.
• Oversee front-end engineering design across the full SPT Transmission project portfolio.
• Identify and implement engineering improvements within standard design solutions.
• Ensure the team is effectively resourced and support organisational change to achieve business objectives.
• Embed Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements into all engineering solutions.
• Solve complex engineering challenges through technical expertise, innovation and sound engineering judgement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and business performance.
• Define engineering scope during the early project development phase.
• Provide technical advice on emerging business requirements and future network needs.
• Lead, develop and performance manage a team of professional engineers.
• Support training, coaching and mentoring to build team capability and succession.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualified in Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of large-scale electrical infrastructure or transmission projects.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Experience applying CDM regulations, designer risk assessment and Health & Safety best practice.
• Knowledge of innovative engineering technologies and sustainable design solutions.
• Understanding of transmission plant, equipment and network operation.
• Minimum Criteria Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Experience in electrical infrastructure and transmission network design.
• Previous people management experience.

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 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].