Senior Project Engineer – Electrical Network Delivery

ScottishPower; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Delivery team in Cambuslang. You will lead project delivery across the electricity distribution network, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and high customer service standards while guiding a team of engineers and coordinators.

The role requires substantial project delivery experience in electrical networks, strong leadership, and the ability to balance technical, commercial, safety, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience delivering projects in an engineering/utilities environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and their application in project environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational, maintenance, fault response, customer connection, diversion, and capital investment projects across the electricity distribution network.
• Lead project delivery activities and manage a team of Project Engineers and Project Coordinators.
• Support safety documentation up to 33kV, including plant and protection commissioning.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting regulatory objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement Operational Excellence across project activities.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Leadership

SAP

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Contract management

Safety culture

Budgeting

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Delivery team in Cambuslang. You will lead project delivery across the electricity distribution network, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and high customer service standards while guiding a team of engineers and coordinators.

The role requires substantial project delivery experience in electrical networks, strong leadership, and the ability to balance technical, commercial, safety, and customer requirements.