Lead Energy Systems Specialist

Lead Energy Systems Specialist

Salary from £56,160 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Benefits include: Our double match pension – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more (more details below)

Location: Glasgow HQ, Prenton or other working locations across our SPD and SPM

Licence areas will be considered

Permanent / Full Time

Help us create a better future, quicker 

Role

We are looking for ambitious people who are driven to make a difference and are passionate about making a positive change within the energy sector. Whether you are looking to switch from energy markets, oil & gas, or renewables, or if you have transferable skills from other sectors such as project management, finance, or policy – then please consider applying.

Our team will support you with training, coaching, and mentoring in this exciting and growing

part of our business.

What you’ll be doing 

You will be joining our Whole System Strategy & Optimisation team that delivers key energy project across SP Energy Networks (SPEN) that leverages technology, novel process, and markets to support our customers and stakeholders on their Net Zero journey, enable a Just Transition and deliver better Whole System outcomes.

You will be working with cross functional teams across the business and the wider energy sector. Having the flexibility to thrive in a new and rapidly developing space are critical and as part of this team, you can expect to be:

Informing the future development of the energy sector through strategic relationships, optimisation solutions and energy plan development:

Lead on the delivery of large-scale strategic optimisation assessments to provide innovative solutions to help deliver Local, Regional and National Government net zero aspirations.

Lead a team of energy system specialists to identify required solutions for all Local Authority Low Carbon Technology (LCT) optioneering requirements.

Identify new opportunities to deliver value through innovative network modelling, modelling tools and the development of strategic inputs for SPEN’s medium and long-term network investment plans.

Scope and deliver innovative solutions for aligning strategic stakeholder information into our existing network planning processes via improved modelling development practices and automation of data architecture.

Provide support on embedding Whole System thinking across SP Energy Networks – including building the culture, systems, policies, and processes.

Delivering impactful projects through project management and analysis:

Lead on the development of solutions to meet business requirements that represent a benefit for our customers, Local, Regional and National Government bodies, wider society, and our business.

Accountability for reporting requirements, generation of reports/analysis.

Provide leadership on industry working groups/forums to influence the direction of key developments in the sector.

Lead on business change programmes across SP Energy Networks for the implementation of new technical, commercial or policy approaches.

What you’ll bring 

• Electricity network design experience, preferably up to EHV.

• Network modelling / model development experience.

• Project Management experience, with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects and programmes of work.

• High level business planning, financial awareness, and strategic thinking.

• Effective at leading and managing change and creating a culture of engagement and positivity.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the abilities to influence and persuade effectively.

• High degree of emotional intelligence, including good listening skills, tact, diplomacy, and political awareness.

• Analytical skills and attention to detail, with advanced experience with full suite of MS software incl. Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and demanding workload.

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 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 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 [email protected]. 

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

February-28-2025