Project Engineer (m/w/d)

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.

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

Working within the Central and Fife district team, you will report to the Head of Delivery and support the delivery of projects and programmes across the district, with an annual value of approximately £20m.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring safe provision of activities in line with regulatory and license obligations.
• Delivering district business plan outputs while optimising return through incentive mechanisms.
• Delivery and management of varied technical construction projects on the HV and EHV networks safely and to time, cost and quality.
• Engaging with customers and stakeholders to support robust communication activities.
• Developing project plans to minimise outages and meet performance targets Analysing outputs and feedback to support continual improvement.
• Integrating asset stewardship and ownership values through sound engineering principles.
• Promoting exemplary safety behaviours and ensuring compliance with safety legislation.
• Delivering maintenance, reliability, system performance, and network security business plan outputs.
• Managing connections business plan outputs to optimize profitability.
• Handling a portfolio of capital investment projects and regulatory outputs.
• Deliver new connection projects, including both demand and generation customers.

What you'll bring

• Project/programme management experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities and devise solutions.
• Knowledge of regulatory environment and incentive mechanisms.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, specifically CDM regulations and UK based electrical safety rules.
• Contract, commercial, and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider industry.
• Manage all aspects of outage planning for your allocated projects, including preparing and executing emergency plans.
• Operate on the distribution network as an SAP at all voltages from LV to 33kV. Participate in an operational standby rota once authorised

Minimum Criteria

• HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience
• Experience within the construction and operations of electricity networks
• Technical and operational experience in engineering
• Relevant Senior Authorised Person status and knowledge of construction maintenance, and engineering standards up to 33kV (preferred but not essential)
• Computer literacy

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 '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 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 over £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.