Project Manager

ScottishPower; Dumfries; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work

Healthcare options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

SP Energy Networks is seeking a qualified Project Manager (Delivery) for the Dumfries/Stranraer area to oversee the delivery and financial management of capital projects, including overhead line refurbishment and primary plant. The role requires strong regulatory awareness and stakeholder engagement, with travel across sites as needed.

Salary from £45,400 with excellent benefits. The company emphasizes safety, CDM compliance, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks while delivering value

Formación

• Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience (including HNC or equivalent).
• Proven delivery and project management of major engineering projects.
• Proficient with CDM and Health & Safety best practice.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Projects).
• Good computer literacy and driving licence (travel required).

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and financially manage capital projects within the Dumfries District.
• Develop robust delivery plans with framework partners and report milestones.
• Ensure regulatory and license obligations are met for the electricity distribution network.

Conocimientos

Regulatory environment knowledge

Contract and commercial awareness

Network operation understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Prioritisation and problem solving

Business strategy awareness

CDM and safety practice

Educación

Engineering/Professional qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Projects

Descripción del empleo

Dumfries/Stranraer

Help us create a better future, quicker

Project Manager (Delivery)

Dumfries/Stranraer

Salary From £45,400 Plus Excellent Benefits

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN 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.

What you’ll be doing

As a Project Manager (Delivery) within Dumfries District you will be responsible for the efficient delivery and financial management of capital projects including overhead line refurbishment, switchgear and primary plant while adhering to the appropriate safety, regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network.

This will involve working with framework partners to provide robust delivery plans and reporting on key milestones as required.

What you’ll bring

• Good knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
• Good contract, commercial and regulatory awareness.
• An understanding of network operation, design, and use.
• Effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement to determine optimal & prioritised solutions.
• Good knowledge of key business drivers and business strategy, both for now and in the future.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems / challenges.

To be successful, as a minimum you will have to demonstrate:

• Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience (including HNC or equivalent)
• Proven experience in the delivery & project management of major engineering projects.
• Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice.
• Proficient in the use of project management software, Microsoft Projects or similar.
• Computer literacy.
• A current UK driving licence (Travel required)

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 and we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing over £10 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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November-20-2026