Senior System Development Engineer – Transmission Planning

SP POWER SYSTEMS LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

36 days annual leave

Healthcare benefits

Equity plans

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Engineer (System Development) to shape transmission planning input and drive regulatory submissions. You will coordinate across SPEN, NESO and Ofgem, delivering engineering proposals with clear evidence while maintaining governance for regulatory submissions.

You will work with senior colleagues across SPEN and industry to ensure alignment with regulatory deadlines and the UK drive to Net Zero by 2050.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in transmission network planning, development, operation or regulatory strategy.
• Knowledge of NETS SQSS and Grid Code requirements.
• Understanding GB network design standards and codes.

Responsibilities

• Represent SP Transmission in national system planning processes.
• Shape inputs to CSNP and SSEP.
• Develop engineering proposals for Ofgem with evidence and rationale.
• Coordinate input across SPEN and partners to meet deadlines.
• Prepare industry documents including CSNP, SSEP and Business Plans.
• Maintain governance and documentation for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Transmission planning

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder engagement

NETS SQSS knowledge

Grid Code knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

SP Energy Networks in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Engineer (System Development) to shape transmission planning input and drive regulatory submissions. You will coordinate across SPEN, NESO and Ofgem, delivering engineering proposals with clear evidence while maintaining governance for regulatory submissions.

You will work with senior colleagues across SPEN and industry to ensure alignment with regulatory deadlines and the UK drive to Net Zero by 2050.