Lead Engineer

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Job Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Glasgow, SPHQ

Salary from £63,200 to £79,000

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovation! You will be paving the way to NetZero by leading SPEN’s Innovation Team, within the Process and Technology organisation, to create and implement an innovation strategy that develops and delivers engineering solutions for transmission and distribution networks for the ever-evolving energy landscape.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to work with complex stakeholder groups, understand the regulatory landscape in which SPEN operate and have the ability to operate at a strategic level – with a thorough understanding of the challenges facing the energy industry.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee the review and audit of all project deliverables, including specifications, commercial setup, engineering indications, compliance with technical standards, data validation, and modelling tools, ensuring alignment with project directives. Engage technical specialists as required.
• Serve as the primary contact for all technical and financial aspects of innovation projects, addressing queries and actions from internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to reports (both regulatory and non-regulatory) and publications adhering to NIA/SIF Guidance to facilitate effective knowledge dissemination and contribute to the development of industrial standards.
• Collaborate with the project delivery team to identify and capture insights from innovation projects, ensuring their integration into Business as Usual (BaU) practices and timely communication to key stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory implications of innovation initiatives, including their delivery and benefits.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety protocols across all project locations.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring awareness of project developments, implications, opportunities, and associated responsibilities.
• Evaluate and enable the implementation of long-term measures concerning the integration of innovation projects with existing IT infrastructure, real-time systems (RTS), commercial frameworks, and regulated interfaces such as TO/GBSO/DSO. This includes grid monitoring, system planning and operation, investment, and business models.
• Represent the team and company in interactions with stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism, security awareness, and alignment with internal reporting structures.
• Proactively contribute to the success of the department and organization through the generation and facilitation of new proposals and projects.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and constructive team environment, demonstrating exemplary leadership and professional integrity.

What you’ll bring

• Possess a degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience and a proven track record (preferably electrical, data or IT biased).
• Experience as Project lead or Work Package lead in large complex projects.
• In-depth understanding of regulated network business (electricity distribution and/or transmission networks preferred) and its engineering foundations.
• A good project management skill set and experience with the ability to use core project management software,
• Ability to understand, appraise and develop innovation cost benefit analysis, following in house training/guidance.
• Exhibit advanced negotiation and influencing capabilities to establish effective relationships across all levels.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and project management skills across cross-functional workstreams.
• Uphold professional conduct within a regulated environment, showcasing strong teamwork and team-building capabilities.
• Show a proven ability to liaise with industry bodies and stakeholders.
• Strong presentational and verbal communication skills.
• Adapt seamlessly to rapidly changing environments and competing priorities.
• Display excellent presentational and verbal communication skills.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to meet agreed timelines and quality benchmarks.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and duty in supporting national critical infrastructure.
• Maintain unwavering commitment to safety standards, professional behaviour, and integrity, both within and outside the workplace.
• Showcase flexibility, self-discipline, and a positive, proactive attitude.
• Hold a full and valid UK driving license.

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. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. 

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 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

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 – 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 2045. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£10 billion 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 neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

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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