Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer (Senior Authorised Person)

Location – Various

Flexible Hybrid Working

Salary starting from £51,240 up to £64,050 per annum plus excellent benefits

Closing Date: 25th of February 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £10bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Transmission Substation Delivery Team will play key roles in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovation! You will be pathing the way to NetZero by ensure the safe and timely delivery of the Transmission Operations work programme including Construction, Maintenance, Fault investigation/repair and Defect Management.

As a vital part of SPEN, you will be exposed to a wide range of new and emerging responsibilities, and at a pivotal time as ScottishPower leads the fight against climate change and strives to deliver our ambitious growth and investment plans.  You can expect to be working with and learning from a broad range of stakeholders from across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group and relevant external bodies. 

We know that our people are our strongest asset, at the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Project Engineer working in Transmission Operations, you will play an important role in the safe delivery of all work carried out on the Central belt and Southern Scotland Transmission Network, comprising of an expanding number of substations, overhead line and underground cable network. This varies from routine preventative maintenance, reactive faults/defects repairs, minor/major construction projects and the implementation of emerging technologies. You will continuously monitor work processes and output to maximise team productivity, quality, and effectiveness strive to gain knowledge and experience in all areas of business procedures and system operation.

Within this position you will:

• Comply with Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements to deliver a zero-accident culture and promote good safety behaviours.
• Comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations to establish and manage safety from the system for all operatives working on the SP Transmission Network.
• Undertake internal training program towards attainment of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) on the Transmission Network.
• Deliver a consistent approach in project delivery, fault management and maintenance.
• Comply with BETTA requirements to ensure key objectives are delivered.
• Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes.
• Identify solutions to problems and the areas where performance is not on target.
• Take a lead in the management of interfaces with external partners and contractors to deliver value in an efficient and a cost-effective manner.
• Respond appropriately and deliver excellent customer service to internal/external stakeholders, taking ownership and resolving any challenges as appropriate.
• Develop skills in business procedures to maximise output and seek greater efficiencies.
• Participate in training/development activities and develop assigned trainees in accordance with business goals.
• Opportunities to develop enhanced operational skills to become multi-disciplined.
• Minimise and manage non-productive time.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an individual who has enhanced knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices including HSE legislation. They will have awareness of network development policies and procedures and commercial & regulatory requirements.

They will have good customer service skills, negotiation, communication, and people management skills and be able to devise solutions to problems/challenges.

To be successful, as a minimum you will have:

• Qualified to Degree / HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (preferable).
• Electrical Engineering HNC or demonstrable previous experience in a role within a utility business (minimum).
• Experience / understanding of safety rule sets, safe systems of works and relevant industry specific supporting documentation.
• Computer literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ 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].

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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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March-4-2025