Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer (PCM Commissioning)

Eurocentral

Salary starting from £60,800 per annum plus excellent benefits  

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 3 March 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 Protection, Control and Monitoring 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. 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our journey as a Lead Engineer (PCM Commissioning) to lead the team and the resource allocation to deliver SPT Major Projects T3 plan.

You will support the PCM Technical Support Manager to manage and improve the commissioning process and ensure the efficient delivery of the full SPT Capital Expenditure plan.

The postholder with have line manager responsibility for 5-6 direct reports.

What you’ll be doing

As a Lead Engineer, you will:

• Manage the safety culture, to ensure compliance with all legislation across Substations.

• Provide technical support to a team of Engineers to manage the commissioning process across all SPT Major projects ensure the compliance with STCP 19.4.

• Lead the interfaces with NESO in all Customer connections job ensuring the compliance with STCP 19.3.

• Act as a main point of interface between all stakeholders participating in the commissioning process (SPT Projects, TOps, OCC, Contractors, Users).

• Collaborate with Peers to ensure delivery of operational plans.

• Coach and develop the team to ensure business objectives are met.

• Manage the development of assigned trainees.

• Contribute as an effective member of the Transmission Operations Lead team.

• Lead and develop a team of technical experts to ensure the continued professional development and contribution to the performance of the business.

• Carry out site and operational audits on the team and capture feedback and issues and address any non-conformances.

• Assist SPT Operations in fault restoration, emergency response and black start protocols for the transmission licence.

What you’ll bring

As a minimum, candidates must demonstrate:

• Expert knowledge of Commissioning Process including BETTA submissions, STCP 19.3 and 19.4

• Project, contract & SLA management and general commercial & regulatory knowledge.

• Significant operational experience within Transmission systems.

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.

• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.

• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.

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 Schemes

• 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 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].

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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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