Lead Engineer
Lead Engineer – Cable and OHL
Aspect House, Blantyre
Salary From £60,800 Per Annum Plus Excellent Benefits
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.
SPEN are currently recruiting a Lead Engineer (Cable and OHL) to join the SP Transmission Strategic team to oversee the Engineering Design function for OHL in Strategic Projects. The postholder will manage the design and engineering outputs, including approvals for all SPT Strategic Projects.
This role involves managing engineering interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs, and ensuring innovative designs for OHL that meets requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
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%.
Benefits
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:
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 careers@scottishpower.com.
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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
March-27-2026
Aspect House, Blantyre
Salary From £60,800 Per Annum Plus Excellent Benefits
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Help us create a better future, quicker
With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.
SPEN are currently recruiting a Lead Engineer (Cable and OHL) to join the SP Transmission Strategic team to oversee the Engineering Design function for OHL in Strategic Projects. The postholder will manage the design and engineering outputs, including approvals for all SPT Strategic Projects.
This role involves managing engineering interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs, and ensuring innovative designs for OHL that meets requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Directly lead the delivery of engineering design for Cable and OHL, establishing and implementing Strategic Projects EPC design strategies and processes to ensure consistent consenting and detail design standards.
- Take full responsibility for developing pre-contract designs and overseeing the technical execution of Cable and OHL systems and associated equipment throughout project lifecycles.
- Prepare and review Cable and OHL drawings and technical specifications for construction, procurement, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- Define equipment requirements for Cable and OHL, generating inputs for System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications, and BETTA documentation.
- Ensure all specifications, system designs, equipment, and construction practices comply with current legislation, company policies, and operational standards.
- Lead engineering reviews, governance, and assurance, authorising EPC design calculations, models, reports, and submissions with meticulous attention to detail.
- Act as the technical interface with Strategic Agreement Framework EPC and OEM contractors, managing design deliverables and driving standardisation across the Strategic Projects Portfolio.
- Assess and approve EPC contractor engineering documentation, evaluating feasibility and compliance with client requirements, and proactively reviewing design, construction, and commissioning outputs for timely, compliant delivery.
- Prepare project quality documentation, adhering to all SP Energy Network and client quality processes, and ensure timely submission of deliverables for PQPs.
- Provide technical assessment of tender submissions, delivering clear recommendations to clients to support informed decision-making.
- Resolve statutory, land, and consent issues for underground Cable and OHL routes, facilitating project progress and compliance.
- Lead the technical resolution of site and construction-related Cable and OHL issues, ensuring operational continuity and specification adherence.
- Deliver expert technical support to Project Development and Project Delivery teams, advising on design, operation, and integration of Cable and OHL equipment and ancillaries.
- Mentor, manage, and supervise less experienced staff within the department or project team, fostering professional development and capability growth.
- Identify training needs for new products and technologies, and develop and deliver technical, operational, and safety training packages.
- Drive industry best practice and technological innovation within the project team and department, evaluating and applying new ideas, equipment, materials, and methods to achieve cost savings, efficiency, and enhanced safety.
- Collaborate across global multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.
- Degree qualified in Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- Working towards membership of a professional institution.
- Proven significant experience and knowledge in a responsible position in the area of transmission network overhead line, cable and associated equipment engineering.
- Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
- Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.
- Ability to represent departments or project teams regarding cable engineering issues, decisions, standards or industry best practice.
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%.
Benefits
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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to SmartSave financial wellbeing support
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
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 careers@scottishpower.com.
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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
March-27-2026