Control Engineer page is loaded## Control Engineerlocations: Reino Unido, Glasgowposted on: Publicado hoytime left to apply: Fecha final: 21 de octubre de 2025 (Quedan 13 días para realizar la solicitud)job requisition id: R-23176**Control Engineer****Glasgow HQ, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD****Starting salary: £53,280 - £66,600 per annum****Plus generous shift allowance*****Help us create a better future, quicker*****SP Energy Networks** is seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Control Engineer** to join our Operational Control Centre (OCC) team. This is a critical role responsible for the safe and efficient control of our Transmission and Distribution electricity networks under normal, outage, and fault conditions.***What you’ll be doing***• Will be expected to gain CONT authorisation at Distribution and / or Transmission Voltages• Ensure that the network is operated in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with Operational Procedures and Safety Rules.• Manage the operational interface between Network Operations, Incident Controllers and DCC to ensure associated Customer Service targets are delivered.• Manage the operational interface with NESO to optimise the security of supplies to our end customers.• Responsible for the implementation and management of National Power Outage Emergency Procedures• Liaison activities associated with the adjacent Transmission System Operators if appropriate.• Understand IIS and BMCS targets associated with the Transmission and Distribution networks and ensure the network is operated in such a way that minimises the exposure to any penalty costs.• Manage customer service proactively and reactively as appropriate, to meet all customer service KPIs.• Responsible for the control and implementation of the power system defence mechanisms including load reduction, emergency load shedding and under frequency load shedding.• Actively participate in business and organisational change such that the performance, productivity and service standards of the Operations business are maintained and/or improved.• Approve and Control all outage and network access requests ensuring risk to network and system security is minimised.• Complete all associated statutory reports and paperwork for Network incidents.• Actively monitor outage requests to minimise effect on system and targets.• Co-ordinate outage planning and liaison with internal/external third parties for all network activities.• Actively support the provision of operational data such that operational IT systems are accurate e.g. SOP/OR.***What you’ll bring**** Expert knowledge of SP Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.* Expert knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.* Awareness of network development policies and procedures.* Developed customer service skills.* Knowledge of network and business data and SCADA network management systems.* Innovative in applying the latest technologies.* Contract & SLA management and general commercial & regulatory awareness.* Developed negotiation, communication, influencing and people management skills.* Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.* Experience in a line management role.* Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Distribution / Transmission and possibly Generation.* Well-developed consultation, negotiation and influencing skills.* Good organisation and time management skills.* An effective and confident verbal and written communicator.* Expert Knowledge of the incentive arrangement surrounding DNO activities.***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.**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.October-21-2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr