Cartography Team Leader

Job Description

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you'll be doing

The Cartography Team Leader, within Smart Grid Operations, ensures the operational network diagram and database accurately mirror the physical electricity network, a key element of Critical National Infrastructure, while leading a team of cartographers to deliver high-quality outputs and maintain data integrity.

• Develop and maintain cartography project processes and supporting policy documentation.
• Line manage a team of nine cartographers, including workload allocation, training, development, and performance reviews.
• Act as the escalation point for cartography incidents and ensure SLAs are achieved.
• Review and maintain training documentation to ensure team competency.
• Provide SCADA database support for new site works, including I/O reviews, PI Tag compilation, primary alarm builds, and 4G commissioning assistance.
• Test cartography symbols and processes for system improvements.
• Manage group mailboxes and central request repository for network diagram amendments, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Produce performance reports and populate the RTS Scorecard.
• Own and progress individual requests for operational network diagram changes, including validation, liaison with requestors, Data Management, and SCADA engineers.
• Liaise with external suppliers for maintenance and fault resolution.
• Contribute positively to RTS team performance through flexibility and collaboration.

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of SCADA database commissioning processes and RTS systems.
• Proven line management experience with the ability to train and develop teams.
• Ability to develop and streamline processes to improve efficiency.
• Working knowledge of RTS SCADA communication developments, system testing, and diagram/database editing.
• Understanding of relational and hierarchical databases and electricity network asset representation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with business IT systems integration.
• Knowledge of Energy Networks policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication, planning, and customer service skills.

Minimum Criteria

• Experience of leading or mentoring a team.
• Educated to National 5/GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with SPEN IT systems, ideally those managed by RTS.

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 [email protected].

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.