ScottishPower
Strategic Optimisation Manager
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Job title: Strategic Optimisation Manager
Location: Glasgow HQ or Prenton (other working locations across our licence areas will be considered)
Salary: From £70,800, up to 20% annual bonus, car allowance, private family healthcare & other excellent benefits
Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
As a Strategic Optimisation Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the energy networks that will support the UK's transition to Net Zero. Joining our Distribution System Operation (DSO) Strategic Projects & Optimisations team, you'll lead a team responsible for helping local, regional and national stakeholders understand future energy requirements and develop plans that support decarbonisation, network growth and whole systems thinking.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, regulation, stakeholder engagement and energy planning. You'll influence decisions that shape future energy infrastructure while helping SP Energy Networks deliver better outcomes for customers, communities and stakeholders across our licence areas.
What you'll be doing
You'll lead a team delivering strategic energy planning and optimisation activities that support government organisations, local authorities and industry stakeholders on their Net Zero journeys. Working closely with internal and external partners, you'll provide network insights, support the development of long-term energy plans and help shape regional and national approaches to future energy requirements.
You'll oversee key DSO projects and regulatory initiatives, providing leadership across emerging technical and policy areas while ensuring high-quality reporting, analysis and stakeholder engagement. You'll also identify opportunities to improve network modelling, automation and optimisation capabilities, helping SP Energy Networks remain at the forefront of energy system development and innovation.
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What you'll bring
We're looking for a strategic and forward-thinking leader with experience operating in a regulated environment and a strong understanding of electricity networks and energy planning.
You'll Also Bring
- A degree in Engineering or an equivalent discipline / experience.
- Strong experience delivering projects and programmes within regulated industries.
- Knowledge of GB electricity network planning, operation and associated risks.
- Proven leadership and people management experience, with a passion for developing high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and business planning capability.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive successful outcomes in a fast-changing environment.
- Strong analytical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint capability.
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.
That's Why Our Benefits Include
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers
- Electric Vehicle Schemes
- 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 financial wellbeing support
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts
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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 throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North West of England.
We're investing more than £5.5 billion in our transmission network to support the growth of renewable energy and help deliver a Net Zero future. With diverse opportunities across our business and a commitment to developing internal talent, we offer rewarding careers with real scope for growth and progression.
Inclusion, diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they create a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you need support, please contact careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
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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October-5-2026
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