CAD Designer

CAD Designer – Civil, Structural and Cables

Cambuslang

Salary circa £50,000 (negotiable D.O.E) per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 28 June 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the SPT Project Design Services team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

SPEN are currently recruiting a CAD Designer (Civil, Structural and Cables) to join the SP Transmission Project Design Services team to develop and implement high quality engineering drawing solutions for Transmission Network Projects (132kV and above).

The postholder will play an important role in delivering accurate, consistent drawing outputs that meet project, safety, and compliance requirements.

This role requires skills in engineering drawing creation, technical expertise within Electrical Protection & Control, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the discipline.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparation of Models & Drawings: Developing both feasibility and detailed design models and drawings for complex transmission / distribution projects.

• Compliance: Supporting adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards within project deliverables.

• Workload Management: Responsible for organising and progressing your allocated workload efficiently.

• Information Gathering: Collecting relevant information to produce accurate models and drawings.

• Standards Promotion: Communicating and encouraging the use of drawing standards and procedures.

• QA Systems: Ensuring your work complies with externally audited QA systems and supporting the discipline in maintaining these standards.

• Database Maintenance: Contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the drawing office databases.

• Design Change System: Contribute to an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation.

• Drawing Assessment: Assessing basic and detailed engineering drawings during approval process. 

• Team Support: Providing guidance and support to team members in their areas of expertise.

• Client Delivery: Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.

• Documentation Review: Preparing and reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the drawing office.

• Communications: Keeping drawing office manager, design lead, project staff and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an agile and motivated individual who is passionate about enhancing their own, and the team’s, knowledge and understanding of innovative engineering solutions and designs.

As a minimum, you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Civil/Structural model and drawing production in all areas:  General Arrangement Drawings, RC Detailing, 3D Modelling of Civil / Structural Elements, Cable Duct & Trench Layouts / Details, Drainage Layouts & Details, Ground Investigation Layouts, Steelwork Layouts & Details amd Concrete Layouts & Details.

• HNC in Civil Engineering or proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design - Drawing Office. 

• A solid understanding of health and safety requirements, and compliance.

• Working knowledge of model & drawing standards and procedures. 

• Skilled in using 3D/2D Autodesk products, including Revit, Civil3D, AutoCAD, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

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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