ScottishPower
Senior Engineer (Design)
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Senior Engineer (Design)
Senior Design Engineer – Protection and Control
Location: Cambuslang Salary: £55,000—£68,750 per annum, plus excellent benefits Working Arrangement: Flexible Hybrid
Closing Date: 12 July 2026
About the Role
Help us create a better, faster path to a Net Zero future.
In this critical role, you will design and deliver Protection and Control engineering solutions for UK transmission networks (132kV and above) supporting UK energy decarbonisation. You’ll provide engineering specifications, innovative solutions, and technical expertise from concept through project delivery while ensuring adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Responsibilities
- Define protection and control and ancillary apparatus requirements, advising on construction and outage programmes where needed.
- Develop basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for control and protection systems.
- Assess tender submissions and review control & protection design drawings and specifications.
- Ensure systems comply with current legislation, policies, and operational standards.
- Support project teams on technical queries related to control & protection.
- Oversee engineering documentation in line with established quality processes.
- Contribute to training needs assessments, developing technical training packages for new systems.
- Enforce health, safety, and quality standards in all operations.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
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Essential:
- Qualified engineer with degree-level educational background in an engineering discipline, backed by relevant industry experience.
- Chartered (CEng) or Near-chartered status preferred.
- Strong technical ability to analyse substation plant and component characteristics.
- Proven experience in a senior engineering role on projects involving voltages from 33kV to 400kV.
- Demonstrable interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder relationships skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of substation plants and operational efficiencies.
- Experience interpreting and applying protection and control standards.
What’s In It For You
Core Salary:
A competitively £55k–£68.75k base salary, reviewed annually.
Benefits:
ScottishPower’s benefits package is designed to support your holistic development and lifestyle—including sustainability. Here’s what’s on offer:
- 36 days annual leave.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme (extra paid leave).
- Share schemes for long-term equity incentives.
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matching (doubles your charitable impact).
- Technology Vouchers (saving on tech purchases).
- Electric Vehicle Supported Payments.
- Cycle-to-Work and Season Ticket Loans (fuel inspiration for other sustainable habits).
- Healthcare Support:
- Dental and Private Medical Insurance.
- Access to a Health Cash Plan.
- Annual health assessments.
- Life Assurance covering 4x salary.
- Savesmart Financial Wellbeing apps and advice.
- Employee Discount programmes (shopping, travel, leisure).
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Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks (part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest utility players) delivers reliable electricity across Central Scotland, North Wales, and the North West of England. With over 4000km of transmission networks, we connect critical infrastructure like wind farms to meet UK energy demand—but faster to keep power on and better for the environment.
Building Net Zero Together
We are investing £5.5bn+ into a greener, more connected energy future. Our efforts directly support Scotland’s 2044 Net Zero target and the rapid deployment of renewable energy technology. This is where your expertise will make an immediate impact.
Culture & Community Focus
- Inclusion, Diversity, and Equality aren’t buzzwords—they’re fundamental values shaping our workforce.
- Our environment, technology, and communities** gain from our efforts.
- Diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged.
Support Available
If you require support due to a long-term medical condition, disability (including neurodiversity), pregnancy-related considerations, or require adjustments for interviews, contact careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility Notice
Applicants non-resident in the country of employment must meet its immigration requirements. ScottishPower will assist with necessary work authorisations.
Closing Reminder
This advertisement will close at 23:59 BST on Friday, 12 July 2026.
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