Design Engineer

Design Engineer (OHL)

SP Energy Networks, Fullarton Drive, Glasgow East Investment Park, Cambuslang. G32 8FA

Salary from £45,400 per annum

Permanent/Hybrid (3 days office/2 days remote)

Closing Date: 9th October 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

Join SP Energy Networks as a Design Engineer (OHL) and play a vital role in shaping Scotland's energy infrastructure.

Reporting to the Overhead Line Engineering Section Head, you will develop and deliver Engineering solutions for Transmission network projects ranging from 33kV up to 400kV.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value, complex projects that directly enable Scotland's Net Zero goals. You will provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility studies through to detailed Design, ensuring our Overhead Line systems meet the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

If you're ready to apply your Engineering knowledge to projects that power communities and enable renewable energy growth, this role offers genuine impact and career development.

What you'll be doing

Taking ownership of developing pre-contract Design information and providing technical guidance for project delivery teams, you will focus on Overhead Line systems and associated equipment.

Your accountabilities include preparing detailed Engineering specifications and designs for high-value Transmission projects, ensuring all work aligns with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

Conducting technical assessments of submissions, providing clear recommendations to project teams, you will define equipment requirements for System Construction Authorisation and Project Technical Specifications, as well as prepare and review Overhead Line drawings and technical specifications for construction, procurement, and stakeholders.

Assisting with the resolution of site and construction issues forms a key part of this position. Providing technical expertise to Pre-Contract and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Overhead Line systems, you will also prepare project quality documentation, ensuring all deliverables meet SP Energy Networks quality processes and standards.

Driving innovation and industry best practice is essential. You will evaluate new technologies, equipment, materials and alternative working methods to deliver cost savings, improve efficiencies and enhance safety outcomes. Working across global multidisciplinary Engineering teams, you will contribute to integrated, end-to-end solutions that keep our Transmission network operating reliably and efficiently.

What you'll bring

You will ideally hold a degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or HND with equivalent practical experience and be working towards membership of a professional institution.

Significant experience in an Engineering position focused on Transmission network Overhead Lines and associated equipment is essential. You must demonstrate proven capability in delivering Engineering solutions and Designs for high-value, complex Transmission Overhead Line projects.

Effective communication skills are required, along with the ability to build productive working relationships across departments and businesses. You will need the capability to implement and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice within a Design environment, representing departments or project teams on Overhead Line Engineering issues, evaluations, standards and industry best practice.

The ability to write clear, concise reports and technical documents is essential, as is the capability to communicate with and influence Senior Management. Experience using Overhead Line system Design software is preferable.

You must be flexible with working hours to meet project needs and willing to undertake short trips away from home as required.

What's in it for you

As well as an attractive 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

·       Equity Plans

·       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 assistance

·       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 energy provider 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 goal to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly enabling the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a focus on investing 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. Combined with our values, they bring us into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all backgrounds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related assistance. If you need assistance, please reach out to [email protected].

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