Lead Engineer

at  Scottish Power

Lead Engineer - Substations
ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow
Salary from £56,160 (depending on experience) per annum plus excellent benefits
Flexible Working Pattern
Closing Date: 27 November 2024
Help us create a better future, quicker
At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.
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
The Lead Engineer role sits within Engineering Design and Standards in the Process and Technology Directorate.
As Lead Engineer, your focus is to provide SP Energy Network’s Transmission and Distribution licenses with support, technical support and steer to senior management, peers and other operational units for your area of your specialism. You will lead the development and implementation of equipment specifications for transformers to ensure legal & licence compliance.
Performing all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental matters, you will be required to support, develop and implement policies and strategies in accordance with best practice to ensure effective management of the asset base consistent with legal and licence requirements.
As you will lead the development of engineering strategies, including equipment specifications, plant assessment, approvals and contract engineering with the full engagement and consultation of relevant stakeholders, you will be required to maintain an awareness of the advances in technology, equipment and best practice and steer sustainable, innovative solutions across the Iberdrola Group, participating and leading as required, within Iberdrola global working groups and best practice forums.
Actively engaging with T&D plant and equipment suppliers through engineering specification development, tendering processes and the approval of system assets whilst leading communication with wider business stakeholders on the introduction of new plant and processes, you will represent SP Energy Networks interests at external national and industry bodies such as ENA, National Grid, BSI, CIGRE and the IET.
Travelling to other locations, including international, engaging with key stakeholders and suppliers is required within this post.
What you’ll bring
With experience gained in an operational, technical and/or commercial engineering role which has been combined with switchgear at all voltage levels across T&D, focussing on HVDC, network design philosophy and policy, you will display your expertise within T&D Network operations, safety rules, equipment standards, specifications and failure investigation and reporting.
Skilled in asset management techniques, practices and policy, legal, licence obligations and purchasing policy, you will display your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing to devise solutions to complex problems and challenges.
Educated to degree/HND/HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline supported by experience in an operational, technical or commercial engineering role, you will possess knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, compliance and computer literacy within Microsoft Office suite and SAP.
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 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 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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