ScottishPower
Control & Monitoring Asset Strategy Mgr
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Control & Monitoring Asset Strategy Mgr
Senior Manager – Control and Monitoring Systems
Location: Glasgow Salary: £66,000–£82,000 (up to 20% bonus, private healthcare, and 15% pension) Type: Permanent, Hybrid (2–3 days in office per week)
About the Role
Join ScottishPower Energy Networks and help redefine digital energy infrastructure in the UK’s transition to a low-carbon energy landscape. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the strategic direction of control and monitoring systems across a transmission and distribution network, shaping innovation, driving data-driven decision-making, and influencing industry-wide standards.
This leadership role offers the chance to drive transformative change, working at the intersection of technology, regulation, and asset management to ensure network resilience, efficiency, and future-readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for defining and executing a forward-thinking strategy for control and monitoring systems, ensuring alignment with asset management objectives. Your remit will include:
Strategic Leadership & Policy Development
- Shape and implement long-term strategies for control systems and network monitoring, embedding digitalisation and data-driven insights into operational decision-making.
- Develop robust asset risk and performance methodologies and define asset management policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks (including cyber security).
- Collate evidence-based investment cases for control and monitoring infrastructure, maintaining network resilience and efficiency for a flexible, decentralised energy system.
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a key interface with regulatory bodies, representing the organisation in industry forums and shaping control systems and network monitoring standards.
- Influence high-value strategic decisions, balancing risks, performance metrics, and regulatory compliance.
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Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with operational, digitalisation, and cyber security teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Foster relationships with wider industry and government stakeholders to drive secure and scalable network evolution.
Team Leadership & Innovation
- Inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Translate complex technical challenges into clear policies, strategies, and actionable plans.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in a managerial role, with a focus on control systems (preferably SCADA), asset management, and policy development.
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical expertise and commercial awareness in driving high-impact decisions.
- Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills, particularly in regulatory and investor engagements.
- Preferable experience in energy or utility networks, with knowledge of transmission/distribution systems and decarbonisation strategies.
- Solid commercial acumen to maximise value, manage risks, and align strategies with business objectives and industry advancements.
- Commitment to sustainable and technological innovation in the energy sector.
What’s in It for You
Alongside a competitive salary (reviewed annually), enjoy:
Core Benefits
- 36 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase option)
- 15% company pension contribution (with a 10% matching scheme)
- £1 share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Private healthcare coverage
- Financial wellness support, including payroll giving, charity matched funding, and ‘nudge’ financial guidance
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Lifestyle & Wellbeing Perks
- Electric Vehicle (EV) schemes and cycle-to-work
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Health and wellness benefits, including dental, private medical, health cash plans, and annual health assessments
- Discounts on shopping, dining, gym memberships, and tech (via Technology Vouchers)
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Environmental initiatives, including "Count us in" to reduce carbon emissions
Why Join SP Energy Networks
Purpose-Driven Work
- Our £5.5B+ investment in Scotland’s transmission network directly supports green energy growth and our Scotland Net Zero 2045 mission.
- Work at the forefront of Scotland’s energy revolution, shaping a low-carbon future.
A Culture of Inclusion, Diversity & Impact
- A values-driven organisation rooted in social purpose, working closely with communities.
- Diverse careers at a global company, with learning and growth opportunities.
Commitment to Support
- We offer reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates, neurodivergent individuals, and employees with long-term health conditions—please contact careers@scottishpower.com if you require support.
Mobility
- Please note that candidates require the ability to work legally in the UK. If required, we will assist with immigration processes.
Closing Date: 11 July 2026 (at 23:59 GMT)
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