Senior Control Engineer

Iberdrola Renewables; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Control Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in managing electrical networks and ensuring exceptional customer service. This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment while contributing to the transition towards Net Zero. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including a double match pension and generous annual leave, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion while supporting your professional growth.

Benefits

Double Match Pension

36 Days Paid Holidays

Share Schemes

Holiday Purchase

Healthcare Options

Employee Discounts

Life Assurance

Financial Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Loans

Public Transport Loans

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering required.
• Control Room experience and knowledge of Energy Networks policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage SP Manweb electrical networks during normal and fault conditions.
• Coordinate outage planning and customer service to meet KPIs.
• Implement emergency plans and monitor outage requests.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

IT Solution Development

Negotiation Skills

Decision Making

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PowerOn

SCADA

Job description

Senior Control Engineer
Prenton

Salary up to £70,200 per annum plus excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities.

Benefits include:

Our double match pension – where we double match your contribution up to a 10% company contribution, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase, and more (details below).

Position Details:

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Help us create a better future, quicker.

The Control Room manages the SP Manweb Distribution networks, responsible for Planned and Fault work and delivering excellent Customer Service.

The Senior Control Engineer role involves shift-based opportunities at SPEN district offices in Birkenhead, within Customer Service, reporting to the Control Room manager.

This role entails controlling and operating the SP Manweb electrical networks during normal, outage, and fault conditions, leading a team to manage safety, system integrity, customer service, and system access, ensuring compliance with our Distribution Licence.

As SPEN transitions to become a DSO, this role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of our future distribution network strategy, ensuring exceptional customer service, network security, and access to flexible energy resources.

Ensure safe and efficient network operation in line with Operational Procedures and Safety Rules.

What you’ll be doing

• Facilitating change within Customer Services Delivery as networks transition to Net Zero.
• Collaborating with partners to utilize flexibility service arrangements.
• Reviewing system performance after major incidents and faults.
• Providing technical advice and support on network matters.
• Managing operational interfaces with NESO, NGET, other DNOs, and large industrial customers.
• Approving and controlling outage and network access requests for 132 & 33 kV networks, minimizing risks.
• Coordinating outage planning with internal and external parties.
• Managing Electricity System restoration procedures and liaising with TSO/Power stations.
• Implementing power system defense mechanisms, including demand reduction during OC6, ESEC, and low frequency events.
• Proactively managing customer service to meet KPIs.
• Participating in business and organizational change to maintain or improve performance and service standards.
• Implementing contingency and emergency plans, escalating incidents as needed.
• Completing statutory reports and paperwork for network incidents.
• Monitoring outage requests to minimize system impact.
• Supporting operational data accuracy for IT systems.
• Driving improvements and new processes.
• Enhancing safety and customer service culture within the team.
• Line managing a small team, overseeing training, development, and performance.

What you’ll bring

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels and areas.
• Experience dealing with major customers.
• Proven IT solution development skills.
• Ability to coordinate complex tasks and devise solutions.
• Knowledge of Energy Networks policies and procedures.
• Responsibility and accountability in tasks, supporting team goals.
• Interpretation of asset data and post-fault analysis.
• Ability to document new processes for strategic changes.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Negotiation, communication, influencing, and people management skills.
• Knowledge of transmission/distribution systems and outage planning.
• Effective decision-making skills.

Minimum Criteria

• HNC with relevant experience or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Control Room experience (advantageous).
• Distribution and/or Transmission network knowledge.
• Operational experience at 33 kV and above (advantageous).
• PowerOn/SCADA experience (advantageous).

What’s in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, enjoy benefits like a double match pension scheme, 36 days annual leave, Holiday Purchase, Share Schemes, and more to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Holiday Purchase
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving & Charity Funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Cycle to Work & Public Transport Loans
• Healthcare options including Dental, Private Medical, and Health Cash Plans
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Financial Wellbeing support
• Employee discounts on shopping, leisure, and travel

Why SP Energy Networks

Part of the Iberdrola Group, leading in wind energy, we keep the lights on across Scotland, North Wales, and NW England, operating over 4000 km of cables. We’re committed to Scotland’s Net Zero goal by 2044, investing over £5.5 billion in our network, supporting renewable energy growth.

We value diversity, inclusion, and social purpose, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. Support is available for candidates requiring adjustments in our recruitment process. Contact [e-mail].

Mobility

Applicants outside the country of the vacancy must meet immigration requirements. We will support necessary immigration processes.

Important

Closing date: 23:59 GMT on 18 May 2025.