Hybrid GBP 44,000 – 55,000 / year

SP Energy Networks / ScottishPower is hiring a Design Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Define requirements for main electrical plant and auxiliary systems to support System Construction Authorisation, technical project specifications, and BETTA documentation, including input on construction and outage planning.
  • Develop preliminary and detailed engineering designs and specifications for switchgear, transformers, and other key electrical infrastructure components.
  • Evaluate tender responses technically, and review or prepare design drawings and specifications for main plant equipment.
  • Ensure substation designs and selected equipment comply with current regulations, company policies, and operational needs.
  • Support project teams with technical expertise on main plant design, construction, and operation, and lead resolution of electrical issues arising during site works.
  • Produce engineering documentation in line with quality procedures to meet deliverables for Project Quality Plans and BETTA requirements.
  • Carry out responsibilities with a focus on health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance, and engage with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
  • Assist in identifying training needs for new products and contribute to the creation and delivery of technical, operational, and safety training materials.
  • Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure end-to-end integration of technical solutions.

Benefits

  • 36 days of annual leave entitlement
  • Opportunity to purchase additional leave to support work-life balance
  • Eligibility to participate in employee share schemes
  • Payroll giving and matched charitable donations
  • Technology voucher program for discounted and flexible payment options on tech purchases
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes to support sustainable transportation
  • Cycle to Work initiative and interest-free loans for public transport passes
  • Healthcare benefits including dental coverage, private medical insurance, health cash plans, and annual health checks
  • Life assurance benefit equivalent to four times annual salary
  • Access to Savesmart, a financial wellbeing support service
  • Discounts on shopping, leisure activities, dining, gym memberships, and exclusive deals on travel insurance

Compensation

Competitive salary with annual review

Work Arrangement

Not specified

Team

Multidisciplinary engineering environment

What’s in it for you

In addition to a competitive, annually reviewed salary, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package. The company offers a pension scheme with double matching contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 10%. Benefits are designed to support personal wellbeing, financial security, family care, and climate action. These include 36 days of annual leave, holiday purchase options, share schemes, payroll giving with charity matching, technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, Cycle to Work and public transport ticket loans, healthcare options, life assurance (4x salary), financial wellbeing support via Savesmart, and a wide range of discounts on leisure, shopping, dining, gyms, and travel insurance.

Why SP Energy Networks

The organization is part of the Iberdrola Group, a global leader in utilities and wind energy. It maintains power supply across Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and North West England through over 4,000km of transmission infrastructure, integrating renewable sources like wind farms. With a commitment to achieving net zero by 2044, it is investing over £5.5 billion in network upgrades. The company emphasizes internal talent development, inclusion, diversity, and community engagement. It supports candidates with disabilities, long-term or mental health conditions, neurodivergent individuals, and those needing pregnancy-related adjustments during recruitment.

Informação de Mobilidade

Candidates who are not citizens of the country where the role is based must meet applicable immigration requirements to work legally. The company may assist employees in meeting these immigration obligations.

Other

  • Pension scheme includes double matching of employee contributions up to a 10% company contribution.
  • Committed to providing reasonable adjustments in recruitment for candidates with disabilities, long-term or mental health conditions, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related needs.
  • Non-national candidates may be subject to immigration requirements; employer may provide support for necessary documentation.
  • For recruitment support, contact careers@scottishpower.com

Company may support employees with necessary immigration requirements

Required Skills
AutoCADProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProblem Solving
About company
SP Energy Networks / ScottishPower
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.
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Posted 10 months ago