Lead Engineer (Circuits)
Cambuslang
Salary starting from £60,800 per annum plus excellent benefits
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 16 July 2025
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve 2030 transmission network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government. SPEN will invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovative engineering! You will be pathing the way to NetZero using new technologies to develop and deliver engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above) for the ever-evolving energy landscape.
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.
What you’ll be doing
A Lead Engineer within SP Transmission Operations (Circuits) leads a team of professionals who are focussed on inspection, maintenance and fault repair of the cable systems and may also include the refurbishment of the cable systems to extend the life of the asset.
This position has 3 direct and 3 indirect reports, and will manage the daily prioritisation of duties across the team. The postholder will collaborate with peers within Operations and other business areas to ensure the successful delivery of operational plans.

The successful person will be responsible for:

• Managing the safety and compliance culture to ensure compliance with all legislation across Transmission Circuits.
• Ensuring assigned resources are deployed to maximise effectiveness.
• Providinge technical support to a team of Senior Engineers dealing with the Capital Refurbishment Programme.
• Delivering a maintenance and replacement programme in line with agreed resources, timelines and costs.
• Financial management of all activities including forecasting through the year on all activities and tracking performance against regulatory allowances.
• Conducting site and operational audits on the team and capturing feedback and issues and addressing any non-conformances.
• Compliance with OFGEM and internal levels of service.

What you’ll bring

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and practices.
• Developed customer service, negotiation, communication and people management skills.
• Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• Ability to assess, prioritise and confidently make decisions in a dynamic service environment whilst anticipating issues and implementing effective management strategies.
• Working knowledge of industrial relations framework.
• Working knowledge of 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.

• Managing the safety and compliance culture to ensure compliance with all legislation across Transmission Circuits.
• Ensuring assigned resources are deployed to maximise effectiveness.
• Providinge technical support to a team of Senior Engineers dealing with the Capital Refurbishment Programme.
• Delivering a maintenance and replacement programme in line with agreed resources, timelines and costs.
• Financial management of all activities including forecasting through the year on all activities and tracking performance against regulatory allowances.
• Conducting site and operational audits on the team and capturing feedback and issues and addressing any non-conformances.
• Compliance with OFGEM and internal levels of service