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Head of Talent Acquisition at ScottishPower
Job Title: Lead Engineer – Civil
Location: Edinburgh
Salary From £60,800 to £76,000 Salary + benefits
Flexible Working Pattern, if relevant
Help us create a better future, quicker
Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years, contributing to the UK’s Target of Net Zero. A major part of this is the delivery of the EGL4 HVDC link in Joint Venture with National Grid.
Reporting to the Engineering Section Head, you will be responsible for developing and delivering civil and structural engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for the EGL4 HVDC Project.
This will involve working with other specialists, both in-house and via our supply chain to develop and refine the feasibility and preliminary design stages to support the consenting process, developing Employers Requirements to support the procurement process, and undertaken design assurance of the detailed design for the project.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsible for preparing and refining basic and functional civil and structural engineering specifications, designs, budgeting, training and quality documentation.
Undertake a design assurance role through the detailed design and construction phase, by reviewing and commenting on contactors designs to ensure compliance with the contract and business interests.
Perform all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Prepare and manage site investigation works including geotechnical and environmental considerations.
Ensure civil engineering designs and specifications are developed in accordance with current legislation, policies, operational requirements, PAS 2080 and BS8001 philosophy
Responsible for providing technical assessment, and review of the tender submissions, and detailed designs and reporting recommendations.
Lead the technical resolution of site or construction issues, analyse common faults and prevent re-occurrence
Provide technical support to the Pre-Contract and Project Delivery team on matters concerning the design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering works.
Preparation of project quality documentation following agreed quality processes and provide and meet deliverables for PQP’s.
Manage, supervise or mentor less experienced staff within the Dept or Project Team.
Liaise across global engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution.
Support Section Heads in the development of national and international standards or other regulatory matters related to civil or structural engineering to reflect the requirements of SPT and clients.
Drive industry best practice and technological advances within the project team/department. Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new materials and alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies reduction in carbon footprint and improved safety.
What You’ll Bring
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering discipline
Proven significant experience and knowledge in a responsible position in the area of civil or structural engineering design works for electrical network transmission or Major Utility infrastructure projects
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 civil or structural engineering issues, decisions, standards or industry best practice.
Knowledge of Infrastructure sustainability drivers including PAS 2080, BS8001 and ISO 20400
Working knowledge or previous experience in use of multi discipline BIM.
Develops and finalises proposals relating to the technical content of policies, standards and specifications whilst recognising the benefit of consultation with stakeholders or peers to ensure effective implementation.
Supports various staff in implementing appropriate remedial and long term actions in relation to civil or structural engineering failures.
Proven experience carrying out Designer Risk assessment
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%.
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 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 careers@scottishpower.com.
IMPORTANT
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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
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June-16-2025
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