Transmission Technician

ScottishPower; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 36 days

Pension scheme

Equity plans

Healthcare options

EV schemes

Cycle to work

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Transmission Technician to support the Plant Protection team. You will spend time at the Eurocentral base and across the SPT network, guiding contractors and authorities to keep cables and equipment protected while ensuring communities stay powered.

The role is hands-on and requires reviewing plans, visiting sites, and delivering practical safety guidance. Experience in electrical/utilities environments is essential, with a focus on safe working practices and

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical networks, utilities, construction or similar operational environment.
• Experience working safely around underground cables and infrastructure.
• Awareness of CDM and HSAWA requirements, plus HSG47/GS6 guidance.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Knowledge of Transmission System processes and cable systems.
• Authorization for independent substation access or ability to obtain it.
• Knowledge of ScottishPower HSE processes.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and managing electronic records.
• Excellent communication and customer focus.
• Ability to manage workload and take ownership of tasks.
• Flexible, positive approach and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Issue clear, timely guidance to customers, contractors and third parties near Transmission assets in line with policies (HSG47 reference).
• Assist the Plant Protection Engineer with reviews and day-to-day Plant Protection operations.
• Meet customers and third parties to discuss planned works and set out safe methods.
• Carry out site visits to assess proposed works and identify risks; escalate complex matters.
• Review drawings and provide customers with records and guidance.
• Audit and report on work near Transmission System to protect assets.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure no impact on cable ratings/operation.
• Review planning applications near assets and provide Plant Protection comments.
• Participate in safety, compliance and quality audits; resolve issues.
• Follow SP Safety Rules and road opening requirements; support zero-accident goal.

Skills

Electrical networks

Underground cables safety

CDM/HSE awareness

Driving licence

Transmission knowledge

Substation access

HSE processes

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

none

Job description

Job Title - Transmission Technician

Location - Eurocentral Office Base and various field locations throughout the SPT Network

Salary + benefits - From £38,760

Closing date - 27th November 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

As a Transmission Technician in our Plant Protection team, you will help keep Scotland's electricity transmission network safe and reliable. You will guide external customers who are planning work near our Transmission assets, so that cables and equipment stay protected and communities stay powered.

This is a varied, hands-on role. You will split your time between our Eurocentral office base and site visits across the SPT network, working alongside the Plant Protection Engineer. You will meet contractors, developers and local authorities, review their plans and give clear, practical guidance. It is a great opportunity for someone with an electrical, utilities or construction background to build a career in the energy transition.

What you'll be doing

• Issue clear, timely guidance to customers, contractors and third parties proposing works near Transmission assets, in line with internal and external policies. The key reference is HSG47 - Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
• Assist the Plant Protection Engineer in reviewing and resolving customer enquiries and with the day-to-day running of the Plant Protection function.
• Meet customers, contractors and other third parties to discuss planned works and set out safe ways of working.
• Carry out site visits to assess proposed works and identify risks to Transmission assets. Escalate more complex technical matters to the Plant Protection Engineer or the relevant specialist team.
• Request, obtain and review Transmission drawings and technical information, and provide customers with the right records and guidance.
• Audit, monitor and report on work taking place near the Transmission System to make sure our assets stay protected.
• Work with design teams to confirm that proposed works do not affect the technical ratings or operation of Transmission cables.
• Review local authority planning applications for developments close to our assets, and provide Plant Protection comments on potential impacts.
• Take part in Operational Safety, Compliance and Quality Audits, and help resolve any issues or non-conformances.
• Follow Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, SP Safety Rules, and Wayleave and Road Opening requirements, and help us achieve our zero-accident goal.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Relevant experience in electrical networks, utilities, construction or a similar operational environment
• Experience or awareness of working safely around underground cables and utility infrastructure
• Awareness of CDM and HSAWA requirements, as well as HSG47 and GS6 guidance
• A full, valid driving licence
• Knowledge of Transmission System processes, procedures and cable systems
• Authorisation for independent substation access, or the ability to obtain it
• Sound knowledge of ScottishPower Health, Safety and Environmental processes
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and managing electronic records
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus
• The ability to manage and prioritise your workload, and to take ownership of tasks through to completion
• A flexible, positive approach and a dedication to team working and continual improvement

Desirable

• A relevant technical qualification or experience in electrical, utilities, construction or civil engineering
• Knowledge of safe digging practices and working around underground utilities
• Knowledge of project management practice and CDM requirements
• The ability to spot good practice and put change into action

What's in it for you

As well as an attractive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Equity Plans
• 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 assistance
• Plus 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 in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network, linking infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's goal of reaching Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly helping to deliver the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a dedication to investing 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. Alongside our values, they help us build a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes people from many different backgrounds to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments and assistance in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related assistance. If you need assistance, 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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

November-27-2026