Job Title : Design Lead - Main Plant
Location: Cambuslang
Salary from £61,600 to £77,000 + 15% + Private Medical Care
Help us create a better future, quicker
Reporting to the Plant Engineering Section Head, you will be responsible for leading a team of professional design engineers developing and delivering engineering solutions, from feasibility to detailed engineering designs, for all plant engineering for transmission networks (132kV and above) including substations and all other associated 33kV and ancillary equipment. This will include providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project.
What you'll be doing
* Leading and managing a group of professional Design and Senior Design engineers
* Advise on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading/supporting the technical aspects of switchgear, transformers and all other associated equipment
* Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.
* Advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to plant engineering.
* Responsible for overseeing and undertaking basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for main plant and substations.
* Responsible for providing technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations to client.
* Define main plant and ancillary apparatus requirements for input to System Construction
* Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation.
* Co-ordinate the Preparation/Review of substation plant drawings and specifications for construction/procurement. Control of correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Development and Delivery Teams.
* Ensure all substation designs and equipment are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
* Delegate the technical resolution of site/ construction main plant issues
* Lead the technical tender assessment of main equipment and materials (including suppliers
* Provide technical support to the Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of power systems substations
* and associated equipment
* Lead training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.
* Support Plant Engineering Section Head in the development of national and international standards or other regulatory matters related to plant engineering.
* Contribute to training needs assessment for new products or similar and the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products
* Attend meetings and deputise for the Section Head as required
What you'll bring
* A degree in Electrical Engineering discipline or equivalent experience, ideally be a Chartered Engineer
* Proven people management and leadership skills
* Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills
* Experience in designing electrical infrastructure projects
* Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses
* Knowledge of Transmission Operator Networks health and safety and technical requirements and compliance
* A broad understanding of Electrical Network Owners / Operators and the market these businesses operate in
* Proven experience / expert knowledge in design for the areas of substations and plant engineering at voltages from 33kV to 400kV
* Proven experience and knowledge of CDM regulations
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 .
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