Senior Project Engineer

Job Description

In this role you will be responsible for project management and delivering the safe provision of Network Investment programmes of work, with strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network, helping Scottish Power Energy Networks work toward Net 0 for the UK.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver licence area / district business plan outputs whilst optimising return through incentive mechanisms.
• Effectively develop, mentor & manage a small number of individuals to maximise productivity, performance, quality, and effectiveness.
• Customer and stakeholder engagement
• Deliver robust project plans and a portfolio of capital investment projects
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of performance targets as appropriate, such as:
  • CI/CMLs
  • Broad Measure of Customer Satisfaction
  • Guaranteed Standards
  • Other Incentive mechanisms
• Promote an exemplary safety culture whilst driving continual performance improvement
• Integrate asset stewardship and ownership values to improve integrity, safety and longevity of the electrical network.
• Take ownership for the quality and financial assurance of projects delivered by the team

What you’ll bring

• Project / Programme Management experience
• Expert knowledge of:
  • Construction and maintenance standards in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Engineering standards and specifications up to 33kV
• Expert knowledge of the regulatory environment
• General contract, commercial awareness as well as experience in an operational environment
• Ability to manage, motivate, coach, and develop individuals
• Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management and the ability to present information effectively at all levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.

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.