Strategic Optimisation Manager

SP POWER SYSTEMS LTD; Glasgow, Prenton; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share schemes

Private medical insurance

Car allowance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Optimisation Manager to lead a team delivering strategic energy planning and optimisation across licence areas. Based at Glasgow HQ or Prenton, you’ll work with government bodies, local authorities and industry stakeholders on Net Zero journeys and oversee key DSO projects and regulatory initiatives.

You will shape regional and national energy approaches, enhance network modelling, and drive improvements in analytics, reporting and

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline/experience.
• Experience delivering projects and programmes within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of GB electricity network planning, operation and risks.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and business planning capability.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering strategic energy planning and optimisation activities.
• Provide network insights and support development of long-term energy plans.
• Oversee DSO projects and regulatory initiatives and ensure high-quality reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve modelling, automation and optimisation capabilities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Regulated industry experience

Job description

Job title: Strategic Optimisation Manager

Location: Glasgow HQ or Prenton (other working locations across our licence areas will be considered)

Salary: From £70,800, up to 20% annual bonus, car allowance, private family healthcare & other excellent benefits Permanent

What you'll be doing

You'll lead a team delivering strategic energy planning and optimisation activities that support government organisations, local authorities and industry stakeholders on their Net Zero journeys. Working closely with internal and external partners, you'll provide network insights, support the development of long-term energy plans and help shape regional and national approaches to future energy requirements. You'll oversee key DSO projects and regulatory initiatives, providing leadership across emerging technical and policy areas while ensuring high-quality reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement. You'll also identify opportunities to improve network modelling, automation and optimisation capabilities, helping SP Energy Networks remain at the forefront of energy system development and innovation.

What you'll bring

We're looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader with experience operating in a regulated environment and a strong understanding of electricity networks and energy planning. You'll also bring:

• A degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline / experience.


• Strong experience delivering projects and programmes within regulated industries.


• Knowledge of GB electricity network planning, operation and associated risks.


• Proven leadership and people management experience, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.


• Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and business planning capability.


• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.


• The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive successful outcomes in a fast-changing environment.


• Strong analytical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint capability.

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.

• 36 days annual leave


• Holiday Purchase


• Share Schemes


• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding


• Technology Vouchers


• Electric Vehicle Schemes


• 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 financial wellbeing support


• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts

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 throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England. We’re investing more than £5.5 billion in our transmission network to support the growth of renewable energy and help deliver a Net Zero future. With diverse opportunities across our business and a commitment to developing internal talent, we offer rewarding careers with real scope for growth and progression. Inclusion, diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they create a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.

Mobility

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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IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below October-5-2026

We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develop its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.