Senior Control Engineer – Glasgow
Salary up to £76,000 per annum plus excellent benefits package and career progression opportunities.
Permanent
Full‑Time
Help us create a better future, quicker
The Operational Control Centre manages the SP Energy Networks Transmission and Distribution networks. It is responsible for both planned and fault work and delivers excellent customer service.
The Senior Control Engineer (Transmission or Distribution) role is a shift‑based opportunity located in the SPEN Headquarters in Glasgow, reporting to the Control Room Manager.
In this role you will be responsible for the control and operation of either the Transmission or Distribution electrical networks under normal, outage and fault situations. This involves leading a team in the management of safety, system integrity, customer service and coordination of system access while ensuring compliance with our licence.
What you’ll be doing
- Facilitate change within the Operational Control Centre as the Transmission and Distribution networks transition to Net Zero and Clean Power 2030.
- Work with new and existing generation partners to utilise flexibility service arrangements.
- Review and investigate system performance following major incidents and faults.
- Give advice and support on technical matters relating to the network.
- Manage operational interfaces with multiple parties including NESO, NGET, other DNOs and large industrial customers.
- Approve and control all outage and network access requests for the Transmission or Distribution networks ensuring risk to the network and system security is minimised.
- Co‑ordinate outage planning and liaison with internal/external third parties for all network activities.
- Implement and manage Electricity System Restoration (ESR) procedures and all liaison activities associated with the Transmission System Operator, Transmission system owner, and ERS power stations.
- Control and implement all power system defence mechanisms including demand reduction under OC6, ESEC and low frequency events.
- Actively participate in business and organisational change to maintain or improve performance, productivity and service standards of SPEN.
- Implement Contingency & Emergency Plans and escalates significant incidents throughout the business as required.
- Complete all statutory reports and paperwork for network incidents.
- Actively monitor CML outage requests to minimise effect on system and targets.
- Support provision of operational data so that operational IT systems are accurate (e.g., SOP/ TLR).
- Be active in improving/developing and introducing new processes, procedures and initiatives.
- Take ownership of objectives to improve safety and customer service culture across the team and operations business.
- Act as line manager for a small team, overseeing their training, development and overall performance.
What you’ll bring
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to form strong working relationships across all EN business areas and at all levels.
- Ability to deal with major customers.
- Proven aptitude for using and developing new IT solutions.
- Ability to coordinate a broad range of complex tasks from different business areas and devise solutions.
- Working knowledge of key Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
- Takes responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities, providing support, advice, encouragement, and clear direction and coaching when appropriate.
- Interpretation of asset data & post‑fault analysis of plant and equipment.
- Ability to define and document new processes for key strategic changes within the Control Room.
- Working knowledge of SPEN policies, procedures and working practices.
- Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Developed negotiation, communication, influencing and people‑management skills.
- Developed knowledge of transmission and/or distribution systems and outage planning.
- Effective decision maker unimpeded by consultation when necessary or provides lead as required.
Minimum Criteria
- HNC with relevant experience or degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous Control Room knowledge/experience (advantageous).
- Detailed distribution and/or transmission network knowledge.
- Operational experience at 33 kV and above (advantageous).
- PowerOn/SCADA experience (advantageous).
What’s in it for you
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase – extra annual leave to balance work/life
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers – save on technology purchases
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – help you transition to green driving
- 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 (4× salary)
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing across Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England, operating over 4 000 km of cables and lines that connect wind farms to the grid.
It is a role that puts us at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. We’re investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network to support the rapid growth of renewables and offer real career opportunities within a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome people from all backgrounds to help build a stronger, more sustainable business.
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 neuro‑divergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com
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