Salary starting from £44,000 plus excellent benefits
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) plays a vital role in ensuring we keep up with the evolving way our customers and communities generate, consume, and interact with energy through the provision of systems that are crucial to the delivery of the Government’s ambitious Net Zero and Low Carbon targets. To ready the UK for an electric future we have launched our RIIO-T2 Business Plan that details spending of £3.3 billion and engages 19,000 stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our journey as aProject Engineer (EPM)todevelop and coordinateengineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering designs for transmission networks (132kV and above) in civil/plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment.
This will include providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice, siteliaisonand input throughout the lifecycle of the project.
What you’ll be doing
Responsible for coordinating basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for civils/main plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment.
Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with SPT requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.
Advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to civil/plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment.
Define engineering requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.
Ensure designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
Liaise across multi disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution.
Responsible for providing technical assessment on design, construction and operation areas on tender submissions and reporting recommendations to project team.
Tender assessment of engineering (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids.
Preparation/Review of design drawings and specifications for construction/procurement.
Perform all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement.
Drive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department.
What you’ll bring
Degree in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
Working towards membership of a professional institution.
Experience in Electricity Network Construction Projects.
Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
Knowledge of health & safety requirements and compliance.
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension scheme,we’lldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believeit’sthelittle thingswe do in life that makea 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’swhy 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
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 theNorth Westof England. Weoperateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.It’sa role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. Andwe’retaking it very seriously.We’reinvesting>£5.5billion 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’llfit 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 tocareers@scottishpower.com.
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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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Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
March-27-2026
