Job description
Senior Project Engineer - Operational Support (Maintenance)
From £55,000 to £68,750 per year (DOE) - plus a competitive benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities
Location: Eurocentral
Permanent / Full Time
Role
This new role is an exciting opportunity to work within Transmission Operations Operational Support as a Senior Project Engineer (Maintenance)
The Senior Maintenance Engineer (SPT) is responsible for helping to drive, develop and implement the Transmission Lead and Non- Lead asset maintenance programs. This is carried out in compliance with asset policy requirements whilst also delivering improvements to existing processes to deliver the program efficiently and effectively.
What you'll be doing
Manage and support the Transmission Operations maintenance program.
Including all substation assets - Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earth switches etc.
Provide and develop maintenance programs in accordance with associated policies and compliance documents.
Support the delivery of the maintenance programs with the Substation Delivery areas and Operational Engineers
Support management and submission of Year ahead maintenance plans and in year optimisation of scheduled outages
Provide support and development of improvements in processes and technologies associated with maintenance.
Support maintenance reporting, tracking and regulatory submissions.
Contributes as an effective member and identifies way to enhance the Team's ability to deliver its requirements
Deliver consistent approach in project delivery and maintenance.
Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes
Identify solutions to problems and the areas where performance is not on target
Take a lead in the management of interfaces with external partners and contractors to deliver value in an efficient and a cost-effective manner
Deliver excellent customer service to all aspects of the operation and actively promote customer service standards within area of responsibility
What you'll bring
Degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
Working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Enhanced knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
Ability to devise solutions to problems/challenges.
Operational knowledge of Transmission Substation assets
Operational site experience/authorisations
Minimum Criteria
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
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Experience of project delivery within construction or electricity operations.
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Awareness of UK Health and Safety Regulations.
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Communicating effectively across multiple internal and external stakeholder groups.
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Understanding and experience of substation assets maintenance requirements
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Operational site experience, maintenance and authorisations at 33kV- 400kV
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
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.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Scottish Power
Company Overview
ScottishPower Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iberdrola
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
1990
Approximately 5,000 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not disclosed, but Iberdrola has committed £24 billion in UK investments by 2028, including through ScottishPower (source: energyadvicehub.org).
What They Do
ScottishPower is a vertically integrated energy company that operates as the distribution network operator for Central and Southern Scotland, Merseyside, North Wales, and parts of Cheshire and Shropshire. The company supplies electricity and gas to homes and businesses across the United Kingdom and generates power for the grid (source: wikipedia.org). Its core technology focus includes wind energy, solar power, grid upgrades, battery storage, and low-carbon hydrogen, having transitioned to generating 100% green electricity by divesting its coal and gas assets (source: wikipedia.org). ScottishPower's product offerings encompass renewable generation from 38 onshore wind farms and over 40 operational sites producing more than 3 GW of total capacity, alongside services like smart grids, EV charging, heat pumps, and solar solutions for businesses (source: scottishpower.co.uk). The company targets UK residential customers, commercial businesses, and wholesale energy trading, leveraging its position as part of Iberdrola, a world leader in wind energy (source: energybrokers.co.uk).
Projects & Track Record
ScottishPower has completed several notable projects, including the Whitelee onshore wind farm, which is Europe's largest at 539 MW, featuring 215 turbines and a 50 MW battery (source: wikipedia.org). The company also repowered Scotland's first commercial wind farm, Hagshaw Hill, which was brought back online in November 2025 to increase output and community benefits (source: scottishpowerrenewables.com). Ongoing major projects include the East Anglia ONE and East Anglia THREE offshore wind farms, as well as the Wikinger offshore project in the German Baltic Sea (source: cisco.com). ScottishPower Renewables manages Iberdrola's UK portfolio, which exceeds 2,000 MW from 40 wind farms, with plans for further solar and hydrogen expansion (source: windenergyireland.com).
Recent Developments
In recent years, ScottishPower secured £1.35 billion for seven grid upgrades, including subsea cables and substations, to enhance the transport of Scottish wind power southward (source: energyadvicehub.org). Iberdrola announced a significant £24 billion investment in the UK by 2028, focusing on renewables and grid resilience (source: energyadvicehub.org). Additionally, ScottishPower Renewables is set to invest nearly £3 billion in offshore and onshore wind and solar projects from 2023 to 2025 (source: cisco.com). In the hydrogen sector, Iberdrola launched a unit in September 2023, targeting 600 MW by 2025 and 5 GW by 2030, with ScottishPower's Green Hydrogen for Scotland project featuring a 10 MW electrolyser (source: energybrokers.co.uk).
Working There
ScottishPower offers a variety of roles across renewables development and operations, energy networks, generation, and support functions such as energy management and IT/security (source: scottishpowerrenewables.com). The company primarily hires at its Glasgow headquarters, with operations linked to UK-wide wind farms and offshore sites in East Anglia and the Southern North Sea (source: windenergyireland.com). Company culture emphasizes innovation in renewables and community engagement, as evidenced by initiatives like the MachairWind feedback phase and partnerships with local organizations (source: scottishpower.co.uk). While specific benefits are not detailed, the firm invests heavily in green initiatives and supports employee-driven net-zero transitions for business clients (source: scottishpower.com).