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Transmission Outage Planning Engineer
ScottishPower, 320 St Vincent Street, Glasgow. G2 5AD
Salary from £55,000
Permanent / Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days at home)
Closing Date: 11th September 2026
Purpose
The Operational Control Centre Outage Planning department is responsible for arranging network access on SP Energy Network’s HV, EHV & Transmission networks. This position is based within the Transmission planning section of the Outage Planning department.
Applying high technical standards to operational outage planning for the Transmission network, the Planning Engineer will work with the System Operator to coordinate all system users and network outage requirements on SP Energy Network’s Transmission network, ensuring the network remains safe and secure.
Assisting the Control Room with the delivery of all planned Transmission outages, the Planning Engineer may train as a “Transmission Control Person” and support the Control Room as part of their role as a Transmission Planning Engineer. A part-time shift pattern would apply if applicable.
Responsibilities
As part of the Operational Planning team, you will play a key role in the development and establishment of an integrated Distribution and Transmission Planning function. You will support the delivery of coordinated weekly and day-ahead Transmission and Distribution plans to the Control Room, ensuring the efficient execution of the outage programme.
- Contribute to all aspects of Customer Service within the Planning function, proactively and reactively responding to customer requirements while supporting the achievement of key performance indicators.
- Maintain effective planning interfaces across all system users and work closely with National Grid Electricity System Operator (NESO) to optimise system access for the business and the security of supplies to our end customers.
- Contribute to the overall performance and success of the Planning team, supporting the achievement of operational objectives both individually and collectively, while acting as an effective and engaged member of the wider Operational Planning team.
- Undertake the responsibilities of a Control Person, assisting the Control Room with the safe and effective execution of planned system outages which may require working a shift rota.
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What you’ll bring
- Strong working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures, and operational practices, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service.
- Sound understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Familiarity with network and business data management systems, relevant regulatory requirements, and documentation.
- Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop effective solutions to complex operational challenges while applying excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills.
- Expert knowledge of System Security Standards and their interaction with system capability requirements.
- Broad operational experience across electricity networks, including Distribution and Transmission environments, and ideally generation.
- Strong understanding of Company Safety Rules and associated procedures for working on high-voltage electrical equipment.
- Experienced user of PowerOn and PI systems.
- Strong working knowledge of power system analysis tools and techniques, with a detailed understanding of load flow studies and contingency analysis.
- Qualified to degree level or HNC in an engineering discipline.
- Significant relevant experience gained within a similar operational environment.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Whats in it for you
- Competitive salary which is reviewed annually.
- Pension scheme with double match up to a company contribution of 10%.
- 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 purchases.
- 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 ‘nudge’ 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 >£10.6 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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