Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve 2030 transmission network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government. SPEN will invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030.

A Senior Project Engineer within SP Transmission Operations (Circuits) manages all aspects of transmission operations, including project management, operational safety, maintenance and quality assurance. They take ownership and accountability for cost and output volumes as agreed with the Asset owner for works associated with Refurbishment, Investment and Maintenance activities.

They manage a team to effectively deliver elements of the OHL and Cable Investment & Maintenance programmes, this involves leading and coaching individuals to enable the teams capabilities to satisfy delivery requirements.

The post holder will act as the interface for Transmission Field Operations, OCC & Network Planning businesses to secure required outages to ensure optimum network security, integrity and long term network planning. They will also liaise with third parties, such as contractors and external businesses to manage the safety, efficiency and cost of works.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring compliance with legislative, industry and company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Effectively managing delivery financials including considering budget, forecasts, timescales, corporate system (SAP).
• Managing contracts ensuring adherence to financial and governance processes.
• Constructing programmes of work associated with engineering and delivery requirements
• Managing tender process, including all activities in the preparation and review of tenders through to award.
• Responsible for delivery and management of OHL I&M Policy requirements including:
• Compile Regulatory Reporting Pack (RRP) for OHL activities
• Responding appropriately to Customer Complaints, taking ownership and resolving as appropriate
• Liaising with operational support for planned work ensuring correct resources are in place along with appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Managing Safety & Quality control of all associated activities including auditing
• Ensuring accurate records are maintained for all project works and that company records are updated on completion.
• Providing monthly updates (Scorecard Reporting) on Project Delivery incl weekly and monthly reporting and regulatory reporting
• Participating in training/development activities and review effectiveness
• Managing the development of assigned staff and trainees through performance management frameworks and on-job coaching & mentoring

What you'll bring

• Contract & SLA management
• General commercial & regulatory awareness
• Developed negotiation, communication and people management skills.
• Sound Financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Advanced complex project and programme management
• Knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Knowledge of health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems and processes
• Working knowledge of SAP/NAMS processes
• Strong working knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Full valid UK driving licence

To be successful, you need to demonstrate as minimum:

• Degree or HNC/D in an engineering discipline.
• Significant experience and knowledge in the construction of and refurbishment of transmission overhead lines.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Contract & SLA management
• General commercial & regulatory awareness
• Sound Financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Full valid UK driving licence

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 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.