Senior Engineer – Civils (Earthworks, Drainage and Road)
Aspect House, Blantyre
Salary from £53,280 per annum plus excellent benefits
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 28 May 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 Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitious Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.
SPEN are currently recruiting a Senior Engineer (Civils) with a strong background in design of Enabling Works including Earthworks, Drainage and Roads.
Within Strategic Projects, the successful candidate can expect to manage interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs to ensure their designs are innovative and meet requirements for engineering outputs.
The successful candidate shall bring their experience in design and construction of enabling works including: roads, earthworks, drainage including SUDs, platforms and associated temporary works required to facilitate the design and delivery of major transmission infrastructure. There will be scope within the role to develop skills for the review of structural and building-related deliverables, supported by the wider civils team.
The successful candidate will become a member of a growing team of Substation Civil Engineers reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer in Strategic Projects based at Aspect House, Blantyre.
What you’ll be doing
Key technical interface with Strategic Agreement Framework EPC contractors; accountable for Civil and Structural design deliverables, assurances, and standardised approach across of multiple large strategic projects.
Provide technical support to the Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and delivery of civil and structural engineering design works.
Define civil engineering requirements for input to the Project Technical Specifications and site information tender packs to engage EPC contractors.
Participate in the development of pre-contract design of projects by supporting the technical development of concept designs to a level of maturity that can be progressed to detail design.
Assess EPC contractor engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with Client requirements and review and comment on the design, construction and commissioning to ensure timely and compliant delivery.
Undertake engineering review in line with SPEN governance, assurance and approval for EPC design calculations, models, reports and submissions with thorough attention to detail and delegated authorisation responsibility.
Ensure civil engineering designs and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
Identify review and/or support industry leading or innovative solutions to reduce whole life carbon and promote sustainability.
Ensure delivery is de-risked with input to early stages of design with EPC contractors regarding constructability.
Contribute to Strategic Projects technical Initiatives e.g., new tools, systems, and approaches to exploit new engineering opportunities, such as BIM and sustainable solution, and new solutions from contractors and across the construction or other industries.
Capable of delivering new and advanced engineering solutions to enable accelerate delivery of Strategic, HND and ASTI projects.
What you’ll bring
Strong experience in Enabling Works including roads, earthworks, drainage including SUDs, platforms and temporary works during concept, planning, detail design and construction phases.
Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
Ability to manage under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with a diverse and demanding workload.
Experience developing detail design in civil or structural engineering works for electrical infrastructure including earthworks, platform, drainage, structures and buildings.
Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty and incomplete information and make well-reasoned decisions. Lead by example and drive transformational change.
Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to apply persuasive influence to drive decisions through engineering analysis.
Experience in dynamic engineering environment with multiple projects and ensuring delivery of outputs.
To be successful in a role you will need to demonstrate as a minimum:
Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/ or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MEng, MSc) or relevant experience. Chartered Engineer or working towards professional qualification preferred.
Proven experience of enabling works design and construction for large scale multidisciplinary projects.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Desirable skills include:
Knowledge of Transmission Operator Networks health and safety and technical requirements and compliance
Experience in preparing and managing site investigation works including geotechnical and environmental considerations.
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
May-29-2026
