Technical Manager

Job Description

The Technical Manager is a key role within the Non-Regulated Business, responsible for delivering heat, storage, and data centre projects across the UK. The role focuses on defining and implementing robust, cost-effective engineering strategies, managing internal and external interfaces, and overseeing design functions. It includes managing multiple contractors, setting engineering standards and technical acceptance criteria, and ensuring quality, best practices, and strong H&S performance throughout all project phases.

Supporting the Non-Regulated business’s growth, the role contributes to decarbonisation efforts through initiatives like eHeat Networks Ltd, which targets large-scale decarbonisation of buildings and the development of data centres and long-duration storage. The Technical Manager provides engineering excellence to shape the strategy and development of the heat business and other emerging opportunities.

What you'll be doing

• Support the development of a robust project pipeline aligned with strategic growth targets.
• Provide strategic engineering advice and oversee design, quality, and compliance across all project phases.
• Lead engineering standards, certification strategies, and technical acceptance criteria to ensure best value and regulatory compliance.
• Manage contractor and supply chain relationships, ensuring competitive, timely solutions.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and methods to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Define and resource engineering teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure rigorous inspection, commissioning, and quality control of heat network assets.
• Act as the engineering focal point across all new business opportunities.
• Influence policy and regulatory frameworks, representing the business in industry forums and working groups.
• Promote cross-industry learning, share best practices, and lead continuous improvement.
• Monitor trends, report on pipeline opportunities, and support network expansion strategies.
• Provide on-site technical solutions to mitigate engineering risks and delays.

What you'll bring

• Relevant engineering experience and/or qualifications (e.g. Engineering Degree, Chartered Engineer).
• Expert in plant, apparatus, control, and protection systems design, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of industry contracts (FIDIC, NEC, JCT), especially in energy and district heating.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects with strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in balancing technical detail with commercial impact and making informed engineering decisions.
• Effective communicator with strong influencing and negotiation skills across senior levels and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of health & safety, regulatory issues, and quality standards.
• Experienced in developing innovative engineering solutions, including 5th generation heat networks.
• Capable of delivering designs under pressure and translating complex concepts into practical solutions.
• Committed to continuous improvement, industry engagement, and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum Criteria

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience, ideally with Chartered Engineer status.
• Extensive experience in the energy sector, including leading engineering teams and developing processes.
• Deep understanding of engineering standards and contract/programme management for multi-million-pound projects.
• Proven ability in conceptual engineering, tender development, and delivery under complex conditions.
• Strong leadership in people, change, quality, and risk management.
• Well-developed influencing and negotiation skills at senior levels.

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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: 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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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.