Senior Project Engineer (HVDC)

SP TRANSMISSION PLC; Scotland; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Payroll giving

Job summary

SP Transmission PLC is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (HVDC) to join the team at either Hunterston Converter Station or Eurocentral. The role offers a salary up to £68,750 per year (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package and clear progression paths.

It is a full-time, permanent position with a flexible working pattern and a closing date of 31/08/26. You will manage delivery of the department work programme across construction, maintenance, fault investigation/repair and defect management,

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/Equiv in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Electrical Engineering HNC or working towards.
• HVDC knowledge/experience advantageous.
• Computer literacy including SAP/NAMS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of department work programme including construction, maintenance, fault investigation/repair and defect management.
• Develop solutions and work programmes to carry out repairs and improvements, especially environmental regs.
• Develop deep HVDC understanding and contribute to operation of HVDC stations from design to commissioning.
• Lead maintenance of complex interlinked subsystems (HVDC valve cooling, fire, BMS, ventilation, AHU).
• Support interfaces with OCC, planning teams and external partners; update SAP/NAMS as required.

Skills

Energy network policies

Health & safety compliance

Network development policies

Customer service

Network data & management systems

Commercial & regulatory awareness

Negotiation & communications

Problem solving

Transmission plant standards

SAP/NAMS

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Electrical Engineering HNC or equivalent

Tools

SAP/NAMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (HVDC)

Location: Hunterston Converter Station or Eurocentral. Salary up to £68,750 per year (DOE), plus an excellent benefits package and career progression/development opportunities. Full Time / Permanent. Flexible Working Pattern. Closing Date: 31/08/26

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 incl. Construction, Maintenance, Fault investigation/repair and Defect Management and the support functions of these tasks. Identify personal resource requirements and feedback into the resource capacity planning. Proactively manage interfaces with others to ensure effective time management and availability. Continually 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 the statutory obligations of the department by developing solutions and work programmes to carry out repairs and improvements. In particular to environmental regulations. In addition to these requirements, the role encompasses a number of tasks critical to the Transmission Network Operations department: Develop an in-depth and robust understanding / skill set with relation to HVDC links and their operation including both technical and commercial factors. Strong contribution in 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 including HVDC valve cooling, fire, building management, ventilation and air conditioning. Consistently ensure a high level of health and safety is always upheld including safety from the system and contractor management. Proactively contribute towards 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 towards HVDC systems. Development of future trainees in the HVDC team. Assist in management of the departments Substation O&M Delivery and RIIO Health Checks. Support other departments within Transmission Operations i.e. Circuits, PCM etc. Support in the 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 – 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

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 over £10billion 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 neuro‑divergent 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.

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