O+M Engineer- Cables

Job Description

Reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer and part of the Operations Engineering Team, the O&M HV Cables Engineer is responsible for implementing and deploying the strategy for the management of HV/MV/LV power cable systems within the UK Offshore Renewables business.

The role ensures that a fit-for-purpose and robust network infrastructure is in place throughout the full offshore asset lifecycle, defining and delivering the necessary maintenance, renovation, and improvement projects.

While the primary focus is on supporting UK offshore wind farms, the role operates within a global business environment and will provide support to offshore assets across UK and other regions as required, contributing to the development of global HV cable asset management systems.

What you'll be doing

• Lead technical due diligence for new HV cable installations, ensuring design, installation, testing, and documentation meet regulatory, quality, and industry standards.
• Define and manage required HV cable spares and associated accessories for offshore projects.
• Manage assigned maintenance contracts, driving cost optimisation and maximizing business EBITDA.
• Define improvement and maintenance strategies for HV/MV/LV cable systems to ensure:
  • High asset availability
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Best-in-class service quality aligned with international standards
• Identify technical risks related to asset condition and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Investigate HV cable system issues through troubleshooting and root cause analysis, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain contingency planning procedures to ensure effective response to unplanned events.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across other Offshore O&M Hubs.
• Prepare method statements and implement corrective and preventive maintenance activities, directly or via contractors.
• Support the development and application of electrical safety management philosophy, promoting a strong safety culture aligned with regulatory and company standards.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities with SPR technical site teams, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and H&S compliance.
• Support new offshore projects by defining technically robust and maintainable cable solutions in collaboration with Project teams.
• Coordinate electrical maintenance strategies with European O&M Hubs to ensure global standardisation.
• Prepare Scopes of Work and conduct technical supplier evaluations, actively supporting procurement processes.
• Interface with Global Technical Services, Offshore Site Teams, OEMs, Grid Operators, Certification Bodies, and Regulators as required.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (minimum)
• Significant experience in HV cable operation and maintenance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence decisions
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and summarisation skills
• Experience of offshore electrical equipment and systems
• Contract management and scope definition experience
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Strong planning, organisational, and analytical skills
• IT literate, proficient with MS Office and project management tools
• Ability to work effectively in an international, multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel across the UK & Europe
• Experience of HV Cable interfaces such as HV Electrical Plant would be advantageous

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].

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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.