CAD Designer – Engineering Systems Co-ordinator
Cambuslang
Salary from £44,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 22 April 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the SPT Project Design Services team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.
SPEN are currently recruiting a CAD Designer (Engineering Systems Co-Ordinator) to join the SP Transmission Project Design Services team to provide specialist operational support by ensuring that all hardware, software, licensing, and digital systems required for producing engineering models and drawings are available, reliable, and properly configured.
The postholder will be the functional link between Project Design Services (Drawing Office/DO), Engineering, IT, and the Centre of Excellence (CoE). They coordinate system access, manages engineering software environments, oversees controlled deployments, and ensures that digital tools remain aligned with DO standards, workflows, and governance structures.
This role supports the Drawing Office leadership in delivering efficient, accurate, and compliant technical outputs across all design activities by maintaining visibility and control of engineering systems.
What you’ll be doing
Systems & Platform Support
Coordinate the allocation, setup, replacement, and recovery of engineering desktops, laptops, monitors, and peripherals.
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of SPEN hardware standards and their compatibility with engineering software requirements.
Serve as the first point of contact for IT‑related issues affecting DO and Engineering users, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.
Plan and manage a portfolio of systems, platforms, and configurations to meet operational needs.
Software & Licensing Management
Administer Autodesk licences (AutoCAD, Revit, Vault, ACC), managing seat allocation, compliance, and Named User assignments.
Coordinate installation, updates, patches, and controlled deployments of engineering software and extensions.
Perform functional testing to validate stability, performance, and suitability of CAD/BIM software for Drawing Office deliverables.
Assess the wider impact of software version changes and configuration updates across interconnected engineering systems.
Engineering Data & Digital System Administration
Administer access rights, roles, and folder structures across Autodesk Vault, ProjectWise, ACC, and engineering data platforms.
Ensure compliance with Drawing Office workflows, naming conventions, revision rules, and data governance standards.
Conduct regular audits of permissions, access patterns, and licensing to maintain secure and compliant systems.
User Access & Onboarding
Coordinate new‑starter requirements including hardware setup, software installation, permissions assignment, and DO‑specific system onboarding.
Manage leaver processes, ensuring hardware recovery, licence de‑allocation, and account deactivation.
Update access permissions and software assignments to support internal role changes.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with IT and the CoE on planned upgrades, software rollouts, system improvements, and issue resolution.
Provide testing outcomes, risk assessments, and user‑impact analysis for engineering toolsets.
Communicate system changes clearly and support users during transition periods.
Assist the Drawing Office Manager with issues affecting digital workflows, system performance, or technology deployment.
What you’ll bring
As a minimum, you will demonstrate:
HNC in CAD, Engineering, Technology, or related discipline
Strong understanding of digital working practices for engineering collaboration and data management
Knowledge of project delivery processes and engineering deliverables
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Vault, ACC, and ProjectWise
Understanding of engineering workflows, Drawing Office standards, and governance processes
Ability to diagnose and resolve common hardware/software issues in engineering environments
Ability to work independently and manage competing digital system demands
Experience performing functional testing of CAD/BIM software
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of drawing/model standards and procedures
Knowledge of Autodesk licensing models and Named User management
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, MS Teams, Power Automate, Power BI, and related digital productivity tools, or the ability to confidently communicate on these topics with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
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 SmartSave 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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
April-23-2026
