Senior Engineer (Design)

Iberdrola Renewables; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Blantyre is seeking a Senior Engineer (Design) for the Major Distributed Team. This role involves ensuring compliance with design standards, engaging with Independent Connection Providers, and contributing to energy network expansion. Candidates should have extensive experience in network design, a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, and proven stakeholder engagement skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Healthcare benefit options

Life Assurance

Employee discounts on travel insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior engineering role within a utility environment.
• Relevant UK network construction experience (at least 5 years).
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel – Driving Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the approval of Staged Design submissions.
• Act as the primary interface between ICPs and internal SPEN teams.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure designs are clear and deliverable.
• Manage connection requests and ensure timely responses.
• Drive performance improvement through analysis of design outputs.

Skills

Expert knowledge of design standards up to 33kV

Strong understanding of the regulatory environment

Proficiency in network analysis modelling tools

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement skills

Effective communication abilities

Decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Electrical Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Proven experience in network design role

Job description

Senior Engineer (Design) – Major Distributed (DG) Team

Location: Office base Blantyre + site visits

£53,280 - £66,600 plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Full Time / Permanent

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.

We know that people are central to building a better future, quicker. That’s why we’re looking for new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

Working within the SP Distribution business, you’ll play a key role in the approval of Major Distributed (DG) designs, ensuring that all proposals meet SPEN standards. You’ll support a smooth transition from design to delivery by providing clear, actionable instructions to delivery teams. You’ll also collaborate closely with Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) to ensure their installation designs are compliant with SPEN specifications and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the network.

In addition, you’ll be responsible for the planning and design of the district distribution network, ensuring system stewardship, network security, and integrity. You’ll undertake system analysis to determine load/ connections, network alterations, and reinforcement requirements, delivering solutions aligned with Asset Management policies and customer needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the approval of Staged Design submissions from Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), ensuring compliance with SPEN standards and technical requirements.
• Act as the primary interface between ICPs and internal SPEN teams, managing a portfolio of connection projects from initial design through to delivery handover.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure designs are clearly communicated and deliverable, supporting a smooth transition from planning to execution.
• Manage connection requests and quotations in line with regulatory and licence obligations, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Agree scope, volumes, and unit costs to optimise value from regulatory contracts.
• Integrate asset stewardship values through sound engineering principles and coordinated planning.
• Drive performance improvement through analysis of design outputs and customer feedback.
• Apply innovative solutions across technological, procedural, and commercial aspects.
• Produce cost-efficient designs aligned with authorised prime costs and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships.
• Champion a safety-first culture across all design activities and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members, graduates, and trainees to build capability within the team.

What you’ll need

• Expert knowledge of design standards up to 33kV.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and incentive mechanisms.
• Proficiency in network analysis modelling tools.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on customer service and ROI.
• Proven stakeholder and customer engagement skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a senior engineering role within a utility environment.

Essential Criteria

• Electrical Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in a network design role.
• Relevant UK network construction experience (at least 5 years)
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel – Driving Licence is mandatory

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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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, 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.

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.

ScottishPower is 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 related support. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail].