Overview
Senior Project Engineer (Delivery) role at ScottishPower, located in Bonnybridge or Glenrothes – office based with site visits. Permanent / Full-time. Closing date: 10th November 2025. Salary: £53,280 - £66,600 + strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.
Help us create a better future, quicker. At SP Energy Networks, our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. We are seeking new talent to join our team to build a dynamic network that safely, securely, and sustainably serves communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working within the Central and Fife and Borders district team, you will report to the Head of Delivery and support the delivery of projects and programmes across the district, with an annual value of approximately £27m.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Ensuring safe provision of activities in line with regulatory and license obligations.
* Delivering district OHL business plan outputs while optimising return through incentive mechanisms.
* Delivery and management of varied technical construction projects on the HV and EHV networks safely and to time, cost and quality.
* Engaging with customers and stakeholders to support robust communication activities.
* Developing project plans to minimise outages and meet performance targets; analysing outputs and feedback to support continual improvement.
* Integrating asset stewardship and ownership values through sound engineering principles.
* Promoting exemplary safety behaviours and ensuring compliance with safety legislation.
* Delivering maintenance, reliability, system performance, and network security business plan outputs.
* Managing connections business plan outputs to optimise profitability.
* Handling a portfolio of capital investment projects and regulatory outputs.
* Deliver new connection projects, including both demand and generation customers.
What You’ll Bring
* Project/programme management experience
* Ability to manage competing priorities and devise solutions
* Knowledge of regulatory environment and incentive mechanisms
* Knowledge of safety procedures, specifically CDM regulations and UK-based electrical safety rules
* Contract, commercial, and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment
* Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from across the business and wider industry
* Manage all aspects of outage planning for allocated projects, including preparing and executing emergency plans
* Operate on the distribution network as an SAP at all voltages from LV to 33kV; participate in an operational standby rota
Minimum Criteria
* HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with at least three years of relevant experience
* Experience within the construction and operations of electricity networks
* Technical and operational experience in engineering and OHL network
* Relevant Senior Authorised Person status and knowledge of construction, maintenance, and engineering standards up to 33kV (essential)
* Computer literacy
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. We offer a pension scheme with up to 10% company contribution; additional benefits include life assurance, health plans, employee discounts, and more.
That’s Why Our Benefits Include
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase – extra annual leave
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – savings on technology purposes
* Carbon Emissions reduction initiatives
* Electric Vehicle schemes and Cycle to Work
* Private medical/dental insurance options and health plans
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Financial wellbeing support
* Employee discounts on travel, shopping, leisure, and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, a global utility company and leader in wind energy. We connect wind farms to the electricity system and support Scotland’s Net Zero ambition. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose, and to providing accessibility and adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or neurodivergence. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Immigration requirements apply where applicable. The company will support necessary immigration processes when required.
Important
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date. End date: 10 November 2025.
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