Senior Engineer (Primary Project Design)

SP DISTRIBUTION PLC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Share schemes

Annual bonus opportunities

Private healthcare options

Health cash plan

EV schemes

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

Tech vouchers

Discounter schemes

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Senior Engineer (Design - Primary Projects) to lead electrical network design and project delivery across Central and Southern Scotland. Hybrid role with site attendance and home-working options, focusing on ED3 investments and innovative engineering solutions.

You will collaborate with customers, internal teams and external stakeholders to balance technical, commercial and safety considerations while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical network design up to 33kV or equivalent.
• Experience with electricity distribution networks and standards.
• Understanding of regulatory environment and investment drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design network projects and programmes to support business plan objectives.
• Build robust work programmes across the licence area for maximum value.
• Support ED3 and wider investment plans through engineering and commercial decisions.

Skills

Electrical design

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Network modelling tools

Job description

Senior Engineer (Design - Primary Projects) x2

Location: St Vincent Crescent, Glasgow

Salary: From £55,000 - £68,750 + excellent benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home or visiting sites across Central and Southern Scotland

Contract: Permanent | Full-time – 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 5th October 2026

What you'll be doing

• Develop and design network projects and programmes that support business plan objectives and future network requirements.


• Build robust, coordinated and deliverable work programmes across the licence area, ensuring maximum value from regulatory investment.


• Support the development of ED3 and wider investment plans through effective engineering and commercial decision making.


• Work collaboratively with customers, stakeholders and internal teams to develop solutions that meet network and customer requirements.


• Drive innovation by identifying and applying new technologies, processes and commercial approaches to network design.


• Promote and champion a strong safety culture across all activities.


• Analyse project performance and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.


• Apply sound asset management and engineering principles to improve network reliability, resilience and performance.


• Support and mentor less experienced engineers, graduates and trainees, helping to develop future talent within the business.


• Contribute to the successful delivery of strategic network investment programmes.

What you'll bring

• Strong experience in electrical network design and development, ideally up to 33kV.


• Knowledge of electricity distribution networks and associated engineering standards.


• Understanding of the regulatory environment and investment drivers affecting network development.


• Ability to balance technical, commercial and customer considerations when developing solutions.


• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Experience managing competing priorities and making sound engineering judgements.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.


• Experience using network analysis and modelling tools.


• A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What you'll need

• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.


• Experience in a project development, design or network planning role.


• Network construction and/or operational experience.


• Strong IT and system skills.


• Due to the nature of the role, you'll be required to travel to sites across Central and Southern Scotland, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

What's in it for you

• 36 days annual leave


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Share schemes


• Annual bonus opportunities


• Private healthcare options


• Health cash plan and wellbeing support


• Electric vehicle schemes


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Life assurance (4x salary)


• Technology vouchers


• Retail, leisure and gym discounts


• Financial wellbeing support through Savesmart

Why SP Energy Networks?

SP Energy Networks is playing a leading role in the transition to a cleaner, greener energy system. Our Distribution network serves millions of customers across Central and Southern Scotland, delivering the essential infrastructure that connects homes, businesses and low‑carbon technologies to the electricity network. As we prepare for a significant period of growth through ED3 and beyond, we're investing in the engineers who will help shape the future of our network. Whether that's supporting decarbonisation, enabling new connections, or delivering innovative engineering solutions, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real difference. With the backing of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s leading energy companies, you'll enjoy genuine career development opportunities, access to industry‑leading expertise and the chance to help build the network of the future.

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.

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Mobility

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 October-5-2026