Senior Engineer (Commissioning)

ScottishPower; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension with 10% company match

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Employee discounts

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking a Senior Engineer (Commissioning) to join the 132kV Field Operations team in the SP Manweb licence area. You will lead testing, commissioning and energisation of 132kV and 33kV assets, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to SP Energy Networks standards.

The role requires SAP authorisation or progress towards it, a strong HV background and a UK driving licence. Travel across the network and mentoring trainees form part of the position.

Qualifications

• Requires Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Current 132kV/33kV SAP authorisation or progress towards authorisation.
• Strong knowledge of HV protection, control and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP duties on 132kV/33kV networks.
• Test, commission and energise protection and control systems.
• Support capital project delivery to time, cost and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, contractors and delivery partners.
• Lead commissioning activities including switching programmes and energisation.
• Coach trainees and apprentices in commissioning practices.
• Conduct QA assessments after project completion.
• Support standby and emergency response as required.
• Travel across the SP Manweb network area, with possible overnight stays.

Skills

SAP authorisation status

132kV/33kV networks

HV protection & control

Team collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering HNC/HND or Degree

Job description

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team 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.

Prenton – Covering SPM Licence Area

Salary starting £55,000 to £68,750

Permanent

Closing Date: 23/09/2026

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team 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.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Join our 132kV Field Operations team and play a key role in delivering major network investment projects across the SP Manweb licence area. As a Senior Engineer (Commissioning), you'll lead the testing, commissioning and energisation of 132kV and 33kV assets, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with SP Energy Networks standards.

• Carry out Senior Authorised Person (SAP) duties on 132kV and 33kV networks
• Test, commission and energise protection and control systems
• Support the safe delivery of capital projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets
• Work closely with Project Managers, contractors and delivery partners
• Lead commissioning activities, including switching programmes and asset energisation
• Provide coaching and mentoring to trainees and apprentices
• Conduct quality assurance assessments following project completion
• Support standby and emergency response activities as required
• Travel across the SP Manweb network area, including occasional overnight stays

What You’ll Bring

• HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Current 132kV and 33kV Senior Authorised Person status, or advanced progress towards authorisation
• Strong knowledge of HV protection, control and commissioning activities
• Experience working on 132kV and 33kV network infrastructure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within project teams
• Full UK driving licence

Minimum Criteria

• Engineering HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent experience
• Current 132kV and 33kV SAP authorisation, or advanced stage of development towards authorisation
• Significant experience of 132kV and 33kV networks
• Full UK driving licence

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%.

Benefits

• 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 purposes
• 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 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.

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

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

September-24-2026