Senior Project Engineer (HVDC)

Scottish Power; Portencross; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage HVDC systems and oversee maintenance and safety compliance. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in Energy Networks. The position offers a competitive salary up to £66,600 along with substantial benefits including holidays and health options. This is a full-time role based in Scotland, contributing to the company's Net Zero ambitions.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Healthcare benefit options

Cycle to Work scheme

Technology Vouchers

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies and procedures.
• Awareness of network development policies.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems or challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage department work programme including construction and maintenance.
• Identify resource requirements for planning.
• Maximise productivity through monitoring work processes.

Skills

Energy Networks policies

Health and safety legislation

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering HNC

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

SAP/NAMS

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (HV)

Location: Hunterston Converter Station or Eurocentral

Salary up to £66,600 per year (DOE), plus an excellent benefits package and career progression/development opportunities.

Full Time / Permanent

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date: 07/12/25

Help us create a better future, quicker

What you'll be doing

To be an effective member of a team to maximise productivity, quality and effectiveness.

• Manage personal objectives to ensure the safe and timely delivery of the department work programme, including construction, maintenance, fault investigation/repair and defect management, and the support functions of these tasks.
• Identify personal resource requirements and feed them into the resource capacity planning.
• Proactively manage interfaces with others to ensure effective time management and availability.
• Maximise productivity through monitoring of work processes and output.
• Continuously strive to gain knowledge and experience in all areas of business procedures and system operation.
• Assist in statutory obligations of the department by developing solutions and work programmes to carry out repairs and improvements, particularly with regard to environmental regulations.
• Develop an in-depth and robust understanding / skill set with regard to HVDC links and their operation, including both technical and commercial factors.
• Make a strong contribution to the development and delivery of the operation of all current and future HVDC stations, including design, commissioning, and operation stages.
• Develop a wide-ranging skill‑set and lead maintenance activities of highly complex, interlinked auxiliary systems (HVDC valve cooling, fire, building management, ventilation, and air conditioning).
• Consistently ensure a high level of health and safety is upheld, including safety from the system and contractor management.
• Proactively contribute toward business and team environmental goals via enhanced operational and management processes.
• Support on marine contracts and surveys, actively participate in relationships with NGET and current and future JV’s.
• Develop multi‑disciplined operational skills, including both Senior Authorised Person and Protection and Control, with a strong bias toward HVDC systems.
• Develop future trainees in the HVDC team.
• Assist in the management of the department's Substation O&M Delivery and RIIO Health Checks.
• Support other departments within Transmission Operations (e.g., Circuits, PCM, etc.).
• Support in liaison with OCC and operations planning team to schedule and plan outages to deliver the HVDC works throughout the regulatory period.
• Update SAP/NAMS as required to ensure data management stays consistent throughout the regulatory period.

What you'll bring

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation (e.g., Fluorinated Gas Regulations).
• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
• Customer service skills.
• Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• General awareness of commercial & regulatory requirements.
• A degree of negotiation, communication and people‑management skills.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems/challenges.
• Knowledge of transmission plant standards, specifications and commissioning procedures.

Minimum Criteria

• Preferably qualified to Degree / HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Electrical Engineering HNC or working towards.
• HVDC knowledge/experience would be advantageous.
• Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, SAP/NAMS).

What's in it for you

• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase – 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.
• 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 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. This role places you at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. We are investing >£5.5 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 offers real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

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