Lead Design Engineer (OHL)

Cambuslang

Salary circa £70,000 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Permanent

Closing Date: 24 August 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are currently recruiting for a Lead Design Engineer to play a key part in delivering the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government NetZero targets.

A Lead Design Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for transmission networks projects (132kV, 275kV and 400kV).

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovative engineering! You will be paving the way to NetZero using new technologies to develop and deliver engineering solutions for transmission networks for the ever-evolving energy landscape.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for the engineering solutions for projects of high value and complexity within the portfolio, this involves providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, innovation, effective technical support, advice, coaching and input throughout the lifecycle of a portfolio of projects.

You can also expect to:

• Assess Overhead Line (OHL) engineering documentation.

• Support construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL circuits.

• Drive resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding OHL routes.

• Provide technical assessment of OHL tender submissions.

• Define OHL equipment requirements based on project scope.

• Prepare/review of OHL drawings and technical specifications for construction, procurement or other stakeholders.

• Provide technical support, control correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre-Contract Teams.

• Ensure specifications, OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

• Lead the technical resolution of site/construction OHL related issues.

• Provide support for the technical resolution of site/construction OHL issues, analyse common faults and prevent re-occurrence.

• Complete tender assessment of OHL works (including suppliers) and support project management on the assessment of bids.

• Preparation of project quality documentation following all SP Energy Network and client quality processes and provide and meet deliverables for PQP's.

• Promote innovation and new technology.

• Contribute to training for new products or similar including the development and delivery of technical, operational and safety packages for such products.

• Coach and mentor developing team members within the Department or Project Team.

• Liaise across global multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solution.

What you'll bring

• Working towards/a membership of a professional institution.

• Proven significant experience and knowledge of overhead lines and associated equipment engineering.

• Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.

• Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.

• Ability to represent departments or project teams regarding OHL engineering issues, decisions, standards or industry best practice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.

• Proven significant experience in delivering engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex OHL projects.

• Ability to communicate with and influence senior managers.

• Writing clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects.

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 and we're taking it very seriously. We're investing over £10 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 .