SP Electricity North West
Delivery Engineer
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SP Electricity North West Overview
SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4 million homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000 km of overhead lines, 44,000 km of underground cables, and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.
A Fantastic Opportunity: Delivery Manager (Engineering)
As a Delivery Manager you will be responsible for managing the craft teams working within a pre-defined area on our Low Voltage and High Voltage network; this could include Overhead Line Workers, Cable Jointers, and Fault Technicians.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across SP Electricity North West, ensuring a safe working environment for colleagues, customers, and contractors.
You will lead the delivery of all LV and 6.6kV / 11kV inspection and maintenance activities, ensuring a reliable and secure network in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.
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As the successful candidate, you will drive excellent customer service, manage operational risks, prioritise workloads, and coordinate resources to maximise business performance. As a visible and engaging leader, you will spend time in the field supporting teams, promoting productivity, conducting safety audits, and championing a strong safety culture.
You will oversee team performance, manage unit costs, and maximise regulatory incentive revenues, while ensuring the accurate and timely provision of management information to support continuous improvement. The role also involves taking ownership of customer enquiries and complaints, fostering a highly engaged and collaborative team environment, leading change initiatives, developing talent, and supporting succession planning.
In addition, you will play a key role in incident response, securing resources, and managing site activities during network events, including occasional work outside normal business hours when required.
Requirements
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment, have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
We’re looking for
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrable leadership experience
- Technical background and understanding, utility and/or electrical experience would be beneficial
- Excellent verbal, written, and numeracy skills
- IT / mobile device literacy
- Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
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We’re offering
We value your expertise and inclusive leadership and in return, you’ll receive:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- Car allowance or Company Vehicle
- Private Healthcare
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received, we will assert ownership of the candidate, and no fee will be payable.
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