Senior Engineer (Design)

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

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Blantyre is looking for a Senior Engineer to join their Major Distributed Generation team. This role involves overseeing design submissions, coordinating with internal teams and ICPs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, such as 36 days annual leave and pension contributions. Candidates should have deep knowledge of design standards and strong engineering experience in utility environments.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare benefit options

Life Assurance

Financial wellbeing support

Employee discounts on various services

Responsibilities

• Lead the approval of Staged Design submissions from Independent Connection Providers.
• Act as the primary interface between ICPs and internal teams for connection projects.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for clear communication of designs.
• Manage connection requests and quotations timely and accurately.
• Integrate asset stewardship values through engineering principles.
• Drive performance improvement through analysis of design outputs.
• Apply innovative solutions across technological, procedural, and commercial aspects.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships.
• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Mentor junior team members to build capability.

Skills

Expert knowledge of design standards up to 33kV

Strong understanding of the regulatory environment

Proficiency in network analysis modelling tools

Commercial awareness focused on customer service

Proven stakeholder and customer engagement skills

Effective communication and presentation abilities

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Experience in an engineering role within a utility environment

Education

Electrical Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Proven experience in a network design role

Relevant UK network construction experience

Computer literacy

Driving Licence

Job description

Senior Engineer (Design) - Major Distributed Generation (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

Closing Date:11th December

Help us create a better future, quicker!

AtSP 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 theSP Distributionbusiness, you'll play a key role in the approval of Major Distributed Generation (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/generation 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.
• 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.
• 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 junior 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.
• Proficiency in network analysis modelling tools.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on customer service.
• Proven stakeholder and customer engagement skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in an 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
• 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, 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.

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 pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com .