Senior Engineer (Primary Project Design)

Scottishpower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare options

Pension scheme with double matching 10

Life assurance (4x salary)

Annual bonus opportunities

Electric vehicle schemes

36 days annual leave

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Engineer (Design - Primary Projects) to shape and deliver major substation and network projects. You will design network solutions up to 33kV, develop robust investment plans and collaborate with stakeholders to meet regulatory and customer needs.

You will support ED3 investment plans, mentor engineers, and travel across Central and Southern Scotland. The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days on site, delivering tangible

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical network design and development, up to 33kV.
• Knowledge of electricity distribution networks and standards.
• Understanding of regulatory environment and investment drivers.
• Ability to balance technical, commercial and customer considerations.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using network analysis and modelling tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Central and Southern Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design network projects and programmes that support business plan objectives.
• Build robust, coordinated and deliverable work programmes across the licence area.
• Support development of ED3 and investment plans through engineering and commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders and internal teams to meet requirements.
• Drive innovation by applying new technologies and approaches to network design.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all activities.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and trainees.
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic network investment programmes.

Skills

Electrical network design

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project delivery

Analytical thinking

IT & modelling

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Network analysis tools

Modelling software

Job description

Senior Engineer (Design - Primary Projects ) x2Location: St Vincent Crescent, GlasgowSalary: From £ 55,000 - £68,750 + excellent benefitsWorking Pattern: Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home or visiting sites across Central and Southern ScotlandPermanent | Full-time – 37 hours per weekClosing Date: 5th October 2026Help us create a better future, quicker!At SP Energy Networks, we're at the forefront of delivering the electricity infrastructure needed to support Scotland's net zero ambitions. As we prepare for the next electricity distribution price control period (ED3), we're investing in our network, our people and the projects that will power homes, businesses and communities for decades to come.This is an exciting time to join our Distribution business. With significant growth planned over the coming years, we're looking for two Senior Engineers (Primary Projects) to play a key role in shaping and developing our future investment programme.Working within our Primary Projects team, you'll be responsible for developing and designing network solutions that enable the successful delivery of major substation and network projects. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to create robust investment plans, deliver customer-driven solutions, and ensure our network continues to support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic investment decisions, develop innovative engineering solutions and contribute to a programme of work that will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.What you'll be doingDevelop 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 bringStrong 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 needRelevant 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 youAs well as a competitive salary reviewed annually, you'll benefit from a generous rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and future career.Our pension scheme offers double matching of your contributions up to a company contribution of 10%, alongside a range of benefits including:36 days annual leaveHoliday purchase schemeShare schemesAnnual bonus opportunitiesPrivate healthcare optionsHealth cash plan and wellbeing supportElectric vehicle schemesCycle to Work schemeLife assurance (4x salary)Technology vouchersRetail, leisure and gym discountsFinancial wellbeing support through SavesmartWhy 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. If you need support, please reach out to [e-mail] .MobilityPlease 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.I MPORTANTAdvert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowOctober-5-2026