Senior Project Engineer

Iberdrola; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving and Charity Matched

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare benefit options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Maintenance) to drive and implement maintenance programs for Transmission Operations. The role covers substation assets and supports Year-ahead planning, regulatory submissions, and process improvements.

You will deliver maintenance programs, interact with Substation Delivery teams and engineers, and ensure safe, compliant operations while seeking cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Enhanced knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems/challenges.
• Operational knowledge of Transmission Substation assets
• Operational site experience/authorisations

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Transmission Operations maintenance program.
• Including all substation assets – Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earth switches etc.
• Provide and develop maintenance programs in accordance with associated policies and compliance documents.
• Support the delivery of the maintenance programs with the Substation Delivery areas and Operational Engineers
• Support management and submission of Year ahead maintenance plans and in year optimisation of scheduled outages
• Provide support and development of improvements in processes and technologies associated with maintenance.
• Support maintenance reporting, tracking and regulatory submissions.
• Contributes as an effective member and identifies way to enhance the Team’s ability to deliver its requirements
• Deliver consistent approach in project delivery and maintenance.
• Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes
• Identify solutions to problems and the areas where performance is not on target
• Take a lead in the management of interfaces with external partners and contractors to deliver value in an efficient and a cost-effective manner
• Deliver excellent customer service to all aspects of the operation and actively promote customer service standards within area of responsibility

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Working towards professional institution membership

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Operational Support (Maintenance)
From £55,000 to £68,750 per year (DOE) – plus a competitive benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities

Location: Eurocentral

Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: 16/11/26

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.

Help us create a better future, quicker

Role

This new role is an exciting opportunity to work within Transmission Operations Operational Support as a Senior Project Engineer (Maintenance)

The Senior Maintenance Engineer (SPT) is responsible for helping to drive, develop and implement the Transmission Lead and Non- Lead asset maintenance programs. This is carried out in compliance with asset policy requirements whilst also delivering improvements to existing processes to deliver the program efficiently and effectively.

What you’ll be doing

Manage and support the Transmission Operations maintenance program.

Including all substation assets – Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earth switches etc.

Provide and develop maintenance programs in accordance with associated policies and compliance documents.

Support the delivery of the maintenance programs with the Substation Delivery areas and Operational Engineers

Support management and submission of Year ahead maintenance plans and in year optimisation of scheduled outages

Provide support and development of improvements in processes and technologies associated with maintenance.

Support maintenance reporting, tracking and regulatory submissions.

Contributes as an effective member and identifies way to enhance the Team’s ability to deliver its requirements

Deliver consistent approach in project delivery and maintenance.

Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes

Identify solutions to problems and the areas where performance is not on target

Take a lead in the management of interfaces with external partners and contractors to deliver value in an efficient and a cost-effective manner

Deliver excellent customer service to all aspects of the operation and actively promote customer service standards within area of responsibility

What you’ll bring

Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.

Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Enhanced knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.

Awareness of network development policies and procedures.

Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.

Ability to devise solutions to problems/challenges.

Operational knowledge of Transmission Substation assets

Operational site experience/authorisations

Minimum Criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience of project delivery within construction or electricity operations.

• Awareness of UK Health and Safety Regulations.

• Communicating effectively across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.

• Understanding and experience of substation assets maintenance requirements

• Operational site experience, maintenance and authorisations at 33kV- 400kV

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 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 £10 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

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November-17-2026