Project Engineer (Circuits Development House)
Location: Dumfries (flexible upon discussion)
Salary from £42,000 to £52,500 per annum (based on experience) - plus excellent benefits package
Flexible Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 17/11/24
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future.
An Engineer within Licence Design and Development is responsible for designing and developing overhead line and underground cable network projects and appropriate contract procurement strategies to enable the compilation of robust and coordinated projects, programmes of work, and balanced workbooks to facilitate their effective delivery within a licence area.
What you'll be doing
* Developing programmes of work with efficient solutions and build robust, cohesive and coordinated plans to enable effective delivery within licence area.
* Developing licence area business plan outputs in line with financial, regulatory and business plan objectives.
* Supporting the infrastructure design, ensuring documents, designs and drawings comply with design standards.
* Working alongside team, management and contractors to support design delivery and liaise with key stakeholders.
* Developing and maintaining robust stakeholder and customer relationships.
* Promoting an exemplary safety culture and ensuring that all safety legislation is implemented.
* Considering the application of innovative solutions to all designs.
* Driving continual performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback.
* Integrating asset stewardship values through effective network management.
* Developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours amongst the team through mentoring and training.
What you'll bring
The postholder will be a strong communicator and be able to effectively present information. They will be able to manage competing priorities and apply sound engineering and financial judgement in decision making.
To be successful, you will have:
* Engineering/Professional qualification.
* Previous experience in overhead line design or construction with Electrical Engineering.
* Experience of contract & SLA management.
* Relevant network construction and operational experience preferred.
* General commercial & regulatory awareness.
* Knowledge of regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
* Understanding of standards required in construction and maintenance works.
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 including:
* 36 days annual leave.
* Holiday purchase.
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
* Technology Vouchers.
* Electric Vehicle Schemes.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan.
* Life Assurance (4x salary).
* Access to financial wellbeing support.
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North-West of England. We're investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or who require support.
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