Senior Project Manager – LV Network Inspection Programmes
Location: Prenton (SPM Licence Area)
Salary: £53,280 - £66,600 + excellent benefits & career development opportunities
Full-time, Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker!
At SP Energy Networks, we keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through our vast network of overhead lines and underground cables. We’re investing in our network to support the transition to net zero, and we’re looking for talented people to help us deliver a smarter, more resilient energy system.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of structured inspection programmes for our Low Voltage (LV) assets across the SPM Licence Area. This includes a focus on Service Terminations, Rising Lateral Mains (RLM), and Link Boxes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring asset condition, safety, and compliance are proactively assessed and maintained through a systematic inspection regime.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of LV Inspection Programmes across the SPM Licence Area.
* Ensure all works comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a zero-accident culture.
* Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, addressing risks and variances proactively.
* Engage with internal teams, field operations, contractors, and customers to ensure successful programme delivery.
* Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior leadership, regulatory bodies, and commercial partners.
* Drive continuous improvement across project delivery functions.
* Ensure all KPIs and SLA targets are achieved across the programmes of work.
What you’ll bring
* Proven experience managing infrastructure or utility-based projects, ideally within the power distribution or energy sector.
* Strong technical knowledge of LV networks and assets, including Service Terminations, RLMs, and Link Boxes.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programmes of work within a regulated environment.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Strong analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
* Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
* Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or PMP are desirable.
What’s in it for you
You’ll be joining a team that’s at the forefront of delivering a safe, reliable, and resilient electricity network. In return, we offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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 ‘nudge’ 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 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 -related support. If you need support, please contact careers@scottishpower.com
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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