Head of Control, Support & Quality at AVANGRID Berkshire Gas Company

Prenton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

103000.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity, Crisis Response, Compliance Frameworks, Regulatory Standards, Operational Management, Quality Assurance, SCADA, Network Management, Engineering Coaching, Stakeholder Management, Health And Safety Legislation, Environmental Legislation, Data System Management, Strategic Planning

Industry

Utilities

Description

Head of Control Support and Quality Location: Prenton Salary up to £103,000 per year, with a strong benefits package including an 30% Annual Bonus (performance related), Private Healthcare (Family) - plus a month Car Allowance. Full Time / Permanent Due to the level of this position, successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks, and any offer is subject to passing such checks. Help us create a better future, quicker As Head of Control Support and Quality, you'll be at the heart of the SPM network, orchestrating the systems that ensure electricity flows seamlessly from generation to homes and businesses. This pivotal leadership position safeguards the reliability, efficiency, and integrity of our energy delivery, driving performance across control support and quality functions. If you're passionate about operational excellence and system stability, this is your moment to energise the future. What you will be doing Step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll help shape the future of energy stability. As Head of Control Support and Quality, you'll: Lead emergency planning and business continuity for the Control Room, ensuring SPM is ready to respond during high-risk network events and national power outages. Develop and drive restoration strategies to reconnect over 2 million customers after a total GB shutdown. Collaborate with government bodies, regulators, and industry leaders to represent SPM in national forums Oversee quality assurance across the OCC team, ensuring accurate data and system integrity. Guide Control, Support, and Quality teams in planning, performance Manage real-time system interfaces to maintain compliance and operational readiness. Coach and develop a skilled engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Champion change to boost customer service and productivity across the network. This is your opportunity to lead from the front, safeguard the grid, and energise the future of millions. What you will bring We're seeking a dynamic leader with the vision and resilience to guide our Control Support and Quality teams through complex operational challenges. To thrive in this role, you'll bring: Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and drive performance. Strong background in emergency management and crisis response. Solid understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory standards. Broad operational insight across Distribution, Transmission, or and ideally Generation. A commitment to delivering results without compromising safety, quality, or customer service. In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation. Expertise in network and business data systems, including SCADA network management. If you're ready to lead with purpose and energise the future, we want to hear from you. 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 ScottishPower ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We know that diverse teams make us stronger and more innovative, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. ScottishPower is 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. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below June-30-2026 We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan and Poland, among others, as growth platforms. Do you want to be part of the energy of the future? Do not hesitate, join us! Consult the Iberdrola career site Terms of Use and Legal Conditions Consult the Iberdrola employment channel Privacy Notice At Iberdrola Group | Careers we only use technical cookies to allow the operation and provision of the services offered on the website. For more information you can consult our Cookies Policy

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Responsibilities

Lead the Control Support and Quality teams to ensure the reliability and integrity of energy delivery across the SPM network. Oversee emergency planning, business continuity, and restoration strategies to maintain grid stability and regulatory compliance.