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Lead Civil Design Engineer
Solicitar locations Reino Unido, Glasgow posted on Publicado ayer time left to apply Fecha final: 15 de mayo de 2025 (Quedan 12 días para realizar la solicitud) job requisition id R-17763
Lead Civil Design Engineer
Location: ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow
Full Time / Permanent
Salary up to £76,000 per year + excellent benefits package
Closing Date: 15th of May 2025
The Role
You’ll provide technical support and specialist advice on civil engineering issues relating to the transmission and distribution networks. This will include providing effective engineering guidance and specialist advice on a wide range of engineering disciplines and providing policy guidance. Close engagement with the SPT Projects and SPM 132kV teams is a key aspect of the role.
Responsibilities
* Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and environmental excellence.
* Develop and assess the feasibility of concept engineering solutions and prepare budget costings for the civil engineering aspects of complex projects.
* Develop policies, strategies and specifications for civil engineering aspects, in accordance with best practice, ensuring legal & licence requirements and also ensuring effective utilisation of the asset base.
* Review technical specifications to ensure technical and financial requirements are met.
* Provide technical guidance on policy, design, construction and operation of transmission and distribution networks.
* Be at the forefront of best industry practice, maintain a strong awareness of advances in technology and best practice and show a willing to assess and implement these into SPEN as ‘business as usual’.
* Take a leading role in technical aspects of price reviews to ensure submissions are sufficiently robust.
* Provide specialist technical knowledge to support Processes & Technology, the Licenses and the Iberdrola Group as required.
* Lead reviews of standards and specifications to reflect changes in legislation and business needs.
Skills and Requirements
* Self-Motivated individual with proven experience in a responsible position.
* In-depth knowledge of Civil Engineering matters associated with voltages from 33kV to 400kV.
* Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments, businesses, and stakeholders.
* Proven commercial experience with a knowledge of various forms of contract.
* Sound understanding of the energy industry structure and legal/contractual framework.
* Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
* Expert knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
* Ability to develop outline designs into robust concept engineering solutions, considering quality, safety, inspection, maintenance and whole life cost.
Minimum Criteria
* Degree in Civil Engineering or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Significant, hands on, experience of design and/or delivery of complex transmission and distribution projects.
* Proven ability to communicate with other technical specialists and with senior management.
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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
* Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
* Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to ‘nudge’ 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 .
Información Movilidad
Tenga en cuenta que cualquier solicitante que no sea ciudadano del país de la vacante estará sujeto al cumplimiento de los requisitos de inmigración aplicables para trabajar legalmente en ese país. En caso necesario, la empresa ayudará al empleado con los requisitos de inmigración necesarios.
May-15-2025
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