Lead Design Engineer

Lead Design Engineer (Protection & Control)

Cambuslang

Salary up to £76,000 (D.O.E) per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 21 October 2025

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 Protection and Control Engineering team will play key roles in enabling SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to achieve Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovative engineering! You will be pathing the way to NetZero using new technologies to develop and deliver engineering solutions for transmission networks (132kV and above) for the ever-evolving energy landscape.

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 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 Lead Design Engineer, you will:

• Own basic and detailed engineering of projects from concept to commissioning; the development of technical specifications, tender evaluations, drawings and settings & configurations.

• Assist the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading/supporting the technical aspects.

• Develop innovative and sustainable solutions for a growing and diverse network.

• Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with business requirements and inform the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.

• Ensure adherence to current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

• Provide technical support to the Project team and site/ construction teams during the lifespan of the project.

• Responsible for engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQP’s and BETTA.

• Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new equipment and alternative working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety, reflected in review of policies and standards.

• Provide guidance / training to developing engineers and graduates to progress their technical knowledge.  

What you’ll bring

• Degree in an Engineering discipline with relevant experience.

• Good people 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.

• Experience developing detailed design of substation protection and control systems, including drawings, settings calculations and development of IED settings/configuration files.

• Research, development and implementation of new technologies and engineering solutions to achieve high standards and implement reductions in project lifetime costs.

• Proven experience implementing IEC 61850 solutions with knowledge in developing configurations such as SCD, ICD and CID files and an understanding of IP networking principles.  

• Experience utilising PCM 600, Digsi5 and Enervista, the use of scripting tools (such as python) to automate calculations and processes, and/or experience of integration with SCADA systems are advantageous but not essential.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to SmartSave 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 [email protected].

Mobility

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.

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