Project Engineer in United Kingdom, Cambuslang

Iberdrola Renewables; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Cambuslang is seeking a Project Engineer to develop and coordinate engineering solutions for transmission networks. The role requires strong technical skills and offers a competitive salary between £44,000 and £55,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a double match pension contribution and 36 days of annual leave.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Double match pension contribution

Healthcare benefit options

Employee discounts on travel and leisure

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a responsible position.
• Knowledge in transmission networks (from 33kV to 400kV).
• Ability to coordinate engineering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate engineering solutions for transmission networks.
• Assess engineering documentation and compliance with requirements.
• Provide technical assessment on design, construction, and operation.

Skills

Switchgear/Transformers/Transmission and distribution system design

Civil Design

Main Plant Design

Protection & Control Design

OHL and cables Design

Job description

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Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Cambuslang

Salary from £44,000 to £55,000 per year - plus strong benefits package including our “double match” pension contribution

Flexible Hyrbid Working options

Help us create a better future, quicker

The Project Engineer will be responsible for developing and coordinating engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering designs for transmission networks (132kV and above) in civil/plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment. This will include providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice, site liaison and input throughout the lifecycle of the project.

What you’ll be doing

As the Project Engineer, your role will be responsible for coordinating basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Transmissions projects between the different disciplines (Civil, electrical, protection & control, OHL, and cables) to ensure that the Engineering design, equipment and construction practices meet the current legislation, policies and operational requirements and in accordance with project timescales.

You will assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with SPT requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects. Additionally, you will advice on construction and outage programmes where required.

Define engineering requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical assessment on design, construction and operation areas on tender submissions and reporting recommendations to project team.

Tender assessment of engineering (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids.

Preparation/Review of design drawings and specifications for construction/procurement, whilst performing all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Drive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department.

What you’ll bring

Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in one or more of the following areas from 33kV to 400kV:

• Switchgear/Transformers/Transmission and distribution system design
• Civil Design
• Main Plant Design
• Protection & Control Design
• OHL and cables Design

We would like to bring your knowledge and experience within the Electricity Network Construction Projects to coordinate design solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above) in civil/plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment.

An ability to display strong coordinating and management skills combined with good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments, and businesses.

Knowledge of health & safety requirements and compliance

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%.

• 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.

, , 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.

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Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a 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.

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November-17-2025

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