Senior Electrical Transmission O&M Lead

Scottish Power Renewable UK Ltd; Glasgow, Greater London, Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Family health cover

Car allowance

Flexible working pattern

Pension scheme

Job summary

ScottishPower in the UK is seeking a Lead O&M Engineer to head the electrical transmission team across Glasgow, London or Lowestoft. The role focuses on delivering offshore O&M, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring asset value and production revenue is maximised.

You’ll lead the offshore transmission/maintenance activities, assess risks, and contribute to bids and investment proposals, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering; IT literate and MS Office proficiency.
• Knowledge of engineering contracts.
• Significant offshore wind experience.
• Experience in engineering/maintenance management in asset-intensive industries.
• Specialist knowledge of reliability engineering and asset integrity management.
• Experience with High Voltage Electrical Safety Rules.
• Willingness to travel across UK and Europe.
• Experience leading high-skilled teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and resource the electrical transmission technical team; meet offshore standards and quality.
• Assess O&M solutions and risks; propose cost-effective improvements with documented assessments.
• Coordinate with site teams, suppliers and regulators to define compliant maintenance.
• Support asset management plans and R&D strategy; propose interventions based on data.
• Provide technical advice throughout project lifecycle; contribute to bids and investments.
• Work with HSE to implement electrical safety strategies and promote safety best practices.

Skills

Engineering degree

Contracts knowledge

Offshore wind experience

Maintenance management

Reliability engineering

High voltage safety rules

Electrical transmission knowledge

Team leadership

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

ScottishPower in the UK is seeking a Lead O&M Engineer to head the electrical transmission team across Glasgow, London or Lowestoft. The role focuses on delivering offshore O&M, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring asset value and production revenue is maximised.

You’ll lead the offshore transmission/maintenance activities, assess risks, and contribute to bids and investment proposals, with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance.