Systems Integration Engineering Manager

Jersey Electricity Plc; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An electricity provider is seeking a System Integration Engineering Manager to lead the development of Corporate Security Systems in Glasgow or Prenton. You will manage projects, engage in design solutions, and support a team in delivering high-quality security IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and experience in fire and security systems. The position offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual review

Company pension scheme with matching contributions

36 days annual leave plus options to purchase extra leave

Healthcare options including dental, medical, and health assessments

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in designing and delivering Fire and Security IT solutions.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of key elements in relation to the Corporate Security UK's Integrated Security Strategy.
• Support strategy implementation through application design roadmaps, workshops, and system upgrades.
• Engage early on large projects to define detailed application solutions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder influence

Cyber protection knowledge

Fire and Security Systems experience

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

System Integration Engineering Manager

Location: Glasgow or Prenton (Occasional travel required)

Salary: Up to £82,000 + bonus, car allowance, and other benefits

Position: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: 13th August 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

The Systems Integration Manager leads the development and implementation of Corporate Security Systems. Reporting to the Head of Projects and as a senior member of the Corporate Security Systems Management Team, the manager makes application design decisions that meet both local and global requirements.

The role involves creating and maintaining systems, applications, models, templates, and frameworks used by the team for implementing business requirements. The post-holder will work within the framework of Corporate Security and UK IT applications, including Security and Fire management, Data Analysis, Digital Communication solutions, and emerging digital technologies.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing the development of key elements in relation to the Corporate Security UK's Integrated Security Strategy, ensuring project alignment with strategy and architecture standards. Providing design guidance to project teams and mentoring staff.
2. Supporting the Head of Projects in strategy implementation through application design roadmaps, workshops, and system upgrades, ensuring solutions meet business needs.
3. Engaging early on large projects to define detailed application solutions, assisting with scope, feasibility, and business case development.
4. Applying sector knowledge to ensure projects support business goals and are fit for purpose.
5. Ensuring best practices in cyber protection for IT and OT systems.
6. Developing and delivering training for security solutions to staff and contractors.
7. Providing expert advice on Fire and Security Application platforms.
8. Contributing to global strategy, standards, and procedures for Fire and Security applications.
9. Managing workload and performance of the team and external contractors over a 12-month period.
10. Coordinating with other support organizations to ensure smooth project delivery.
11. Leading value engineering activities to improve business processes.

Qualifications and experience:

1. Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
2. Experience in designing and delivering Fire and Security IT solutions.
3. Strong leadership and team management skills.
4. Ability to work under pressure and influence stakeholders at all levels.
5. Experience in developing management systems and contracting processes.

Minimum criteria:

1. Relevant degree or industry experience.
2. Experience with integrated Fire and Security Systems.
3. Ability to manage performance and deliver high-quality results.
4. Understanding of Health and Safety principles.
5. Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance and business-specific authorizations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Company pension scheme with matching contributions
• 36 days annual leave plus options to purchase extra leave
• Share schemes, payroll giving, and charity matching
• Technology vouchers and electric vehicle schemes
• Cycle to work and public transport loans
• Healthcare options including dental, medical, and health assessments
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Financial wellbeing support and employee discounts

About ScottishPower:

Part of the Iberdrola Group, ScottishPower is committed to renewable energy and net zero goals. We promote diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, offering career growth in a supportive environment. We support candidates with disabilities or special needs through our recruitment process.