Substation Main Plant Designer (Drawing Office)
Location: Cambuslang
Salary: From £45,400.00 + Excellent Benefits
Closing Date: 22nd July 2026
ScottishPower’s Drawing Office is growing to support an expanding portfolio of Transmission Network projects, and we are looking for a talented Substation Main Plant Designer to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of high-quality engineering models and drawings for transmission projects operating at 132kV and above.
Working within a collaborative and highly skilled engineering environment, you will contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the future of the electricity network.
Reporting to the Plant Discipline Lead, you will be responsible for producing accurate, compliant, and high-quality design outputs that meet project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
You will apply your expertise in the production of substation plant models and drawings, including:
- General Arrangement Drawings (X-Refs)
- 3D modelling of substation plant
- Electrical layouts and elevations
- Installation details
- Busbar and connector drawings and schedules
- Earthing layouts and details
You will also:
- Develop feasibility and detailed design models and drawings for complex transmission and distribution projects.
- Produce accurate engineering models and drawings from technical information and project requirements.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Manage assigned workloads to support efficient project delivery.
- Apply and promote drawing standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
- Support compliance with externally audited quality management systems.
- Assist in the management and maintenance of Drawing Office databases.
- Support auditable design and design-change processes in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 requirements.
- Review and assess engineering drawings as part of approval and verification processes.
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues.
- Deliver high-quality outputs within agreed timescales to achieve excellent client satisfaction.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of Drawing Office procedures, documentation, and processes.
- Maintain effective communication with the Drawing Office Manager, Design Leads, project teams, and clients.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you will have a strong understanding of engineering drawing production, drawing standards, and quality processes, along with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
You should have experience using Autodesk design software and related engineering applications, including:
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Vault
- Autodesk Forma
- ProjectWise
- Raster Design
- Microsoft Office Suite
Ideally, you will hold an HNC in Electrical Engineering or Civil/Structural Engineering, although equivalent experience within a Transmission Substation Design Drawing Office environment will also be considered.
We're looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for continuous improvement and innovative engineering solutions.
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 Scottish Power, 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 purchases
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
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 Northwest 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, Scottish Power 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
July-23-2026
