Design Engineer – Geotechnical Salary from £44,000 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support. Benefits include: Our double match pension – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more (more details below) Location: Cambuslang Permanent / Full Time Help us create a better future, quicker Role The Design Engineer will develop and deliver geotechnical engineering solutions across the SP Transmission Network. This includes the necessary basic and detailed engineering and effective technical support throughout the lifecycle of the projects What you’ll be doing Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance, innovation and continuous improvement. Advise on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by supporting the geotechnical aspects of SPTs civil engineering works. Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications for GeoEnvironmental investigations associated with the SP Transmission network. Provide technical assessment of tender submissions and report recommendations. Prepare/review drawings and earthworks specifications. Ensure geotechnical engineering designs and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements. Witness on-site geotechnical testing to ensure the substation platforms are being built in accordance with SPT specifications and requirements Provide technical support to Project Unit teams on matters concerning the design and construction of civil/structural elements of the works. Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice. Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new equipment and alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety. Contribute to training needs assessment for new products and standards etc and the development and delivery of technical, construction and safety training packages. Liaise across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide integrated solutions for SP Transmission. What you’ll bring Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with relevant experience. Experience of geotechnical engineering design required for electrical network transmission and distribution projects (earthworks, substation platforms, access roads, foundations etc). Experience with MS office suite, Autodesk AEC suite and other relevant software Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses. Knowledge of health & safety requirements, in particular, compliance and CDM Designer/Principal Designer roles. Knowledge of SP Energy Networks or other industry technical specifications Minimum Requirements Civil or geotechnical engineering diploma/degree with relevant experience Full UK driving licence Requirement to undertake short trips away from home as required Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the job Incorporated/Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards membership of an appropriate professional body 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%. 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. 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. I MPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below October-17-2025