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Our team 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.\nAt SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.\nHelp us create a better future, quicker\nRole\nLead the development and delivery of engineering designs for transmission infrastructure projects (substations, overhead lines, and underground cables) from concept through to detailed design. Ensure technical excellence, compliance with SPEN standards, and alignment with strategic and regulatory objectives.\nProvide mentoring and technical leadership to engineering professionals, and act as the key interface between internal and external stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nLead the engineering design process for transmission projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.\nResponsible for leading the coordination of the basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for civils/main plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment on big scale and priority projects.\nProvide technical guidance and tutoring to Project Engineers and Engineering\nProject Managers, acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME), and supporting professional development through coaching, structured feedback, and knowledge sharing.\nCoordinate internal and external design resources, ensuring integration across disciplines and alignment with SPEN’s engineering governance.\nEnsure engineering team is working efficiently and effectively according to Engineering Key Performance Indicators\nAssess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with SPT requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for projects.\nCoordination/Preparation/Review of design drawings and specifications for construction/procurement on big scale and priority projects\nManagement of external design contractors, consultants and surveyors.\nAdvice on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to\nCivil/Plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment on big scale and priority projects.\nDefine engineering requirements for input to System Construction\nAuthorization (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation on big scale and priority projects.\nLead technical reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards (ENA, IEC, BS) and SPEN’s internal governance. Ensure adherence to SPEN’s engineering governance processes, including technical approvals, change control, and document management.\nResponsible for providing technical assessment on design, construction and operation areas on tender submissions and reporting recommendations to engineering coordinators and projects team.\nTender assessment of engineering (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids.\nPerform all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement.\nDrive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department.\nPromote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the engineering team. Lead engineering improvement meetings and make recommendations to Engineering Manager on improvements to the engineering processes and deliverables.\nAct as an interface point between the Project delivery management teams and the engineering teams.\nAct as the key engineering interface with internal stakeholders (e.g., Asset Management, Delivery, Regulation) and external partners (e.g., design houses, contractors, regulators).\nSupport engagement with consenting authorities, landowners, and communities during the design phase.\nMaintain compliance with relevant environmental legislation and health & safety regulations.\nWhat you’ll bring\nDegree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering (or equivalent). 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With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.\nAt 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.\nThat’s why our benefits include:\n36 days annual leave\nHoliday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave\nShare Schemes\nPayroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding\nTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases\nElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving\nCycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans\nHealthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments\nLife Assurance (4x salary)\nAccess to Savesmart financial wellbeing support\nPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more\nWhy SP Energy Networks\nSP 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 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.\nWe’re investing £10 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.\nWith 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.\nInclusion, 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. 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