Planning Engineer
ScottishPower HQ, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD
Salary
£55,000 - £68,750 per annum
Closing Date
Friday 19th June 2026
Responsibilities
* Co‑ordination of all system users and network outages impacting the distribution network up to day‑ahead timescales.
* Establish optimum pre‑arranged IIS penalties and recovery plans to minimise potential penalties.
* Coordinate with business areas across Energy Networks to develop and implement contingency works to mitigate risk from distribution and transmission projects.
* Maintain excellent relationships with major customers and intervene when necessary to ensure planning, safety, and customer service standards are not compromised.
Qualifications
* Engineering qualification (electrical engineering preferred but not essential), degree level/HNC with significant relevant experience.
* Relevant similar experience in an operational role.
* Committed to achieving the highest standards of customer service. Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and relevant regulatory documentation. Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems. Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
* Ability to devise solutions to complex problems. Developed customer service skills. Expert knowledge of System Security Standards and the interplay with system capability elements. Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Distribution/Transmission and possibly generation. Good understanding of Company Safety Rules and supporting procedures for working on HV electrical equipment. Experience of PowerOn and PI systems. Working knowledge of power system analysis tools and techniques demonstrating a detailed understanding of load flow and contingency analysis.
Benefits
* Competitive salary reviewed annually.
* 36 days annual leave.
* Holiday purchase for extra annual leave.
* Share schemes.
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
* Technology vouchers.
* Electric vehicle schemes.
* Cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
* Healthcare benefit options: dental insurance, private medical insurance, HealthCashPlan 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.
EEO Statement
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 .
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