Protection Asset Strategy Manager

Iberdrola; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Protection Asset Strategy Manager to lead the asset management strategies for Protection Systems in Transmission and Distribution networks. This pivotal role involves defining policies, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving innovation in the industry. The successful candidate will engage with key stakeholders and contribute to the organization's commitment to achieving net zero by 2044. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy management and make a significant impact on sustainable practices.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase

Share Incentive Plan

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Health cash plan

Annual health assessments

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Expertise in Protection systems for electrical networks is essential.
• Experience in asset management within a utility environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and monitor asset management strategies for Protection Systems.
• Lead a team of SMEs and improve asset risk and performance methodologies.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Protection systems

Asset management systems knowledge

Strong presentation and communication skills

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered Engineer accreditation

Tools

ISO 55000 framework

Job description

Protection Asset Strategy Manager

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) asset strategy team is growing to enhance our Operational Technology asset management capabilities! The Protection of our networks is vital to keep it safe and resilient. As our networks are growing and evolving towards net zero, we are fully committed to ensure we have effective policies and investment strategies in place to be successful in this transformational journey. This role is key to ensure operational excellence and deliver value to our stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the OT Asset Strategy Manager, the Protection Asset Strategy Manager will be SPEN leading expert on Protection asset management, determining the investment and performance strategy for the Protection Systems of our Transmission and Distribution networks. You will manage a team of SMEs, providing guidance and mentoring to facilitate their development.

Key elements of this role include:

• Define, approve, and monitor asset management strategies and policies for the Protection Systems of the Transmission and Distribution Networks.
• Driving development and continuously improving asset risk and performance review methodologies, articulating lessons learned and remediation actions to achieve operational excellence.
• Defining Protection Assets’ Investment needs cases and strategic long-term plans, leading the regulatory interface for Protections Systems.
• Ensuring our Protection Systems are compliant with the Network & Information System Regulations.
• Be at the forefront of the industry innovation for Protection Systems, identifying new technology opportunities to improve our network performance.

As Protection Asset Strategy Manager, you’ll define policies related to design and resilience of Protection Systems for Transmission and Distribution Licences, as well as Inspection, Maintenance, Defects and End of Life policies.

You’ll influence the development of asset data models and information systems, supporting the development of asset risk and performance methodologies, defining strategic long-term plans for the Protection Systems, and developing investment need cases.

Other aspects of the role include leading engagement with our operational business areas and Cyber Security team as well as representing SPEN in Industry technical forums and Asset Management groups, ensuring long-term asset stewardship, and leading engagement on behalf of SPEN with key Government and industry stakeholders.

What you’ll bring

• Expert knowledge Protection systems for electrical networks with a degree in relevant engineering discipline, a Chartered Engineer accreditation would be highly valued.
• Good knowledge of asset management systems and the ISO 55000 framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of SPEN Licence Obligations and Industry Codes/Standards for the design and operation of the Transmission and Distribution Protection Systems.
• Knowledge of the NIS regulations and the wider regulatory framework.
• Experience in asset management within a utility environment.
• Experience leading a team (coaching, mentoring).
• Strong presentational and communication skills with ability to clearly articulate and structure information to a technical and non-technical audience.

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 purchases
• 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 ‘nudge’ 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].