Help us create a better future, quicker
Join SP Energy Networks as we invest £10bn in Scotland’s transmission network by 2030 and help deliver the infrastructure that will drive the UK's Net Zero future.
Covering Central & Southern Scotland
Salary from £53,280 to £66,600
Closing Date: 19/05/2026
Senior Project Engineers
Support the safe delivery of activities across our high‑voltage transmission network, with opportunities across two disciplines.
Discipline Overview
- Protection & Control: focus on installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault response of high‑voltage P&C systems, supporting new technologies and digital substation solutions.
- Senior Authorised Person: support construction, maintenance and fault response activities, working closely with OCC, contractors and operational teams while progressing towards, or operating as, a Senior Authorised Person.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver safe construction, installation, maintenance, commissioning and fault response activities across the transmission network, aligned to your discipline.
- For Protection & Control, lead on commissioning, maintenance and fault investigation of high‑voltage P&C systems, supporting new technologies and digital substation solutions.
- For SAP roles, support construction, maintenance and fault response activities while progressing towards or operating as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
- Champion safety and promote a zero‑accident culture, ensuring compliance with all legislation, safety rules and company policies.
- Build strong working relationships across Transmission Operations, OCC, contractors and wider internal teams.
- Act as a key operational and customer interface, delivering excellent service and resolving technical and operational challenges.
- Work with the OCC to optimise system performance and support outage and fault management.
- Support consistent project, maintenance and fault delivery, driving continuous improvement and quality.
- Coach, mentor and support the development of trainees and colleagues.
- Support operational training and authorisation plans, contributing to effective workforce planning.
- Make balanced decisions using risk frameworks and operational insight, coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree (BSc/BEng) or HND in Electrical Engineering (preferred), or HNC with relevant operational experience.
- Progression towards Chartered Engineer status (desirable).
- Experience in an operational role within a DNO, TNO or similar high‑voltage environment.
- For Protection & Control roles, strong knowledge of P&C systems, commissioning and maintenance practices.
- For SAP roles, sound understanding of safety rules, safe systems of work and operational procedures.
- Strong communication, customer service and problem‑solving skills.
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- 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: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and employee deals on travel insurance.
- Competitive salary reviewed annually with pension scheme double match up to 10% of contribution.
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 across Central & Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network, connecting infrastructure such as wind farms to the electricity system. This role places you at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. We invest over £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.
Mobility
Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements. If required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the advertised posting end date of 20/05/2026.
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Join SP Energy Networks as we invest £10bn in Scotland’s transmission network by 2030 and help deliver the infrastructure that will drive the UK’s Net Zero future.
Covering Central & Southern Scotland
Salary from £53,280 to £66,600
Closing Date: 19/05/2026
Senior Project Engineers
Support the safe delivery of activities across our high‑voltage transmission network, with opportunities across two disciplines.
Discipline Overview
- Protection & Control: focus on installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault response of high‑voltage P&C systems, supporting new technologies and digital substation solutions.
- Senior Authorised Person: support construction, maintenance and fault response activities, working closely with OCC, contractors and operational teams while progressing towards, or operating as, a Senior Authorised Person.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver safe construction, installation, maintenance, commissioning and fault response activities across the transmission network, aligned to your discipline.
- For Protection & Control, lead on commissioning, maintenance and fault investigation of high‑voltage P&C systems, supporting new technologies and digital substation solutions.
- For SAP roles, support construction, maintenance and fault response activities while progressing towards or operating as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
- Champion safety and promote a zero‑accident culture, ensuring compliance with all legislation, safety rules and company policies.
- Build strong working relationships across Transmission Operations, OCC, contractors and wider internal teams.
- Act as a key operational and customer interface, delivering excellent service and resolving technical and operational challenges.
- Work with the OCC to optimise system performance and support outage and fault management.
- Support consistent project, maintenance and fault delivery, driving continuous improvement and quality.
- Coach, mentor and support the development of trainees and colleagues.
- Support operational training and authorisation plans, contributing to effective workforce planning.
- Make balanced decisions using risk frameworks and operational insight, coordinating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree (BSc/BEng) or HND in Electrical Engineering (preferred), or HNC with relevant operational experience.
- Progression towards Chartered Engineer status (desirable).
- Experience in an operational role within a DNO, TNO or similar high‑voltage environment.
- For Protection & Control roles, strong knowledge of P&C systems, commissioning and maintenance practices.
- For SAP roles, sound understanding of safety rules, safe systems of work and operational procedures.
- Strong communication, customer service and problem‑solving skills.
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- 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: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and employee deals on travel insurance.
- Competitive salary reviewed annually with pension scheme double match up to 10% of contribution.
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 across Central & Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network, connecting infrastructure such as wind farms to the electricity system. This role places you at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. We invest over £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.
Mobility
Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements. If required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the advertised posting end date of 20/05/2026.
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