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Senior Project Engineer Cambuslang Salary starting from £51,240/up to £64,050 per annum Hybrid Working, Permanent Help us create a better future, quicker With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group,...

Senior Project Engineer

Cambuslang

Salary starting from £51,240/up to £64,050 per annum

Hybrid Working, Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £10bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Transmission Substation Delivery Team will play key roles in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovation! You will be pathing the way to NetZero by ensure the safe and timely delivery of the Transmission Operations work programme including Construction, Maintenance, Fault investigation/repair and Defect Management.

As a vital part of SPEN, you will be exposed to a wide range of new and emerging responsibilities, and at a pivotal time as ScottishPower leads the fight against climate change and strives to deliver our ambitious growth and investment plans.  You can expect to be working with and learning from a broad range of stakeholders from across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group and relevant external bodies. 

We know that our people are our strongest asset, at the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Project Engineer working in Transmission Operations, you will play an important role in the safe delivery of all work carried out on the Central belt and Southern Scotland Transmission Network, comprising of an expanding number of substations, overhead line and underground cable network. This varies from routine preventative maintenance, reactive faults/defects repairs, minor/major construction projects and the implementation of emerging technologies. You will continuously monitor work processes and output to maximise team productivity, quality, and effectiveness strive to gain knowledge and experience in all areas of business procedures and system operation.

Within this position you will:

  • Comply with Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements to deliver a zero-accident culture and promote good safety behaviours.
  • Comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations to establish and manage safety from the system for all operatives working on the SP Transmission Network.
  • Undertake internal training program towards attainment of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) on the Transmission Network.
  • Deliver a consistent approach in project delivery, fault management and maintenance.
  • Comply with BETTA requirements to ensure key objectives are delivered.
  • Focus on continuous improvement through quality processes.
  • Identify solutions to problems and the areas where performance is not on target.
  • Take a lead in the management of interfaces with external partners and contractors to deliver value in an efficient and a cost-effective manner.
  • Respond appropriately and deliver excellent customer service to internal/external stakeholders, taking ownership and resolving any challenges as appropriate.
  • Develop skills in business procedures to maximise output and seek greater efficiencies.
  • Participate in training/development activities and develop assigned trainees in accordance with business goals.
  • Opportunities to develop enhanced operational skills to become multi-disciplined.
  • Minimise and manage non-productive time.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an individual who has enhanced knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices including HSE legislation. They will have awareness of network development policies and procedures and commercial & regulatory requirements.

They will have good customer service skills, negotiation, communication, and people management skills and be able to devise solutions to problems/challenges.

To be successful, as a minimum you will have:

  • Preferably qualified to Degree/ HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (preferable)
  • Electrical Engineering HNC (minimum)
  • Relevant experience in a role within a utility business/ post-graduate with appropriate engineering knowledge.
  • Computer literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite

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 ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT 19th November

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

November-20-2024

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