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Senior Interface Engineer
Glasgow/Prenton
Salary starting from £55,000 to £68,750
Permanent/Hybrid
Closing Date: 05/08/26
Help us create a better future, quicker!
At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.
At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.
What you'll be doing
The Senior Interface Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining critical interfaces between real-time operational systems and business applications, ensuring high levels of system availability, reliability, and performance. The role provides technical expertise, supports incident resolution, and works collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to maintain business continuity.
- Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and integrity of the CSS Interfaces suite, ensuring reliable 24/7 service.
- Provide technical support to Operational Support Engineers and key business stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Cyber Security teams to ensure interface-related changes, developments, and vulnerabilities are managed effectively.
- Support Control Centre operations, including fault resolution, maintenance activities, and system enhancements.
- Maintain business-critical systems, including system monitoring, upgrades, repairs, access control, and documentation.
- Ensure interface solutions comply with company policies, procedures, and technical standards.
- Develop and maintain operational procedures, backup plans, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor system performance and implement proactive measures to improve reliability.
- Liaise with internal customers and third-party support providers to resolve issues and support service delivery.
- Contribute to reporting and data analysis activities using system data, scripts, and reporting tools.
- Support user training and knowledge sharing across the business.
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What you'll bring
- Experience supporting real-time operational systems and system interfaces.
- Knowledge of interface technologies, system integration, and cyber security considerations.
- Understanding of control room operations and electricity network environments.
- Experience working with suppliers, contractors, and external service providers.
- Knowledge of network management systems and operational business processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and deliver accurate, timely outcomes.
- Commitment to safe working practices and continuous improvement.
As a minimum, you will demonstrate:
- HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong IT systems knowledge.
- Good understanding of system interfaces and integrations.
- Proven experience in a relevant technical or operational support environment.
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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase 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
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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 careers@scottishpower.com.
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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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