Overview
Project Coordinator (Design) – United Kingdom locations include Wrexham, Caernarfon, Pentre Bychan. Closing date: 30 January 2026. Salary from £37,560. This role reports to SP Energy Networks (Scottish Power) and focuses on planning and design of the district distribution network, maintaining system stewardship, network security and integrity at all times.
As Design Project Coordinator you will be responsible for the planning and design of the district distribution network ensuring system stewardship, network security and integrity at all times. Undertaking system analysis to determine load / generation connections, network alterations, reinforcement requirements and to derive solutions in line with Asset Management policies and customer requirements.
What you’ll be doing
* As Design Project Coordinator you will be responsible for the regulatory aspects of managing connection requests and providing quotations by ensuring that processes and reporting arrangements are in place to meet the regulatory and licence requirements.
* Integrate asset stewardship values through sound engineering principles, coordinated planning, design and ownership to improve integrity, safety and longevity of the electrical network whilst providing minimum scheme costs for customer connections.
* Responsible for continual performance improvement and application of innovative solutions to all designs whether this be technological, procedural or commercial.
* Responsible for managing 3rd party “Point Of Connection” and design approvals activities within the SPM and SPD licence areas.
* To produce designs in accordance with unit or authorised prime costs to enable efficient delivery of outputs while promoting an exemplary safety culture and ensures that all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through all activities and incorporated into project designs.
* Develop and maintain robust stakeholder and customer relationships on behalf of Scottish Power to facilitate delivery of customer and stakeholder strategic objectives.
What you’ll bring / Minimum Requirements
* Expert knowledge of design standards up to HV / LV.
* Expert knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
* General commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer service, efficient network design ensuring maximum return on investment.
* Effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
* Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement to determine optimal solutions.
* Awareness and understanding of key business drivers and the external commercial context in which ScottishPower is operating.
* Technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role.
* Ability to devise solutions to complex problems / challenges.
* Developed skills with network analysis modelling tools LV
* Understanding of network analysis modelling tools HV
* Minimum Requirements: Either a crafts qualification, apprenticeship, S / NVQ, or equivalent experience; Experience in a project delivery role or network design role; Relevant network construction and operational experience; 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. 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 – 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 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
About 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 the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network. It’s a role that puts us at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. We’re investing 5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and social purpose.
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 immigration requirements. The Company will support necessary immigration requirements when required. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date below: January-30-2026
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