Engineering and Deployment Lead (Telecoms)
ScottishPower Prenton
From £52,480
Hybrid Working, Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is transforming its Telecoms function! Telecoms are a key part of the network's business and a cornerstone in the evolution towards Net Zero.
Reporting to the Telecoms Operations and Delivery Manager, the Engineering & Delivery Lead is responsible for the engineering, deployment, and delivery of Telecoms projects, as well as management of the E&D Telecoms sub-team.
It's a newly created role, where you will be part of an exciting journey in ScottishPower Energy Network to create a new telecoms operating model. It's an opportunity for an existing lead to gain enhanced responsibility or development opportunity to move into a lead position.
What you'll be doing
The Engineering & Deployment Lead will be responsible for managing the total service provision to all the Energy Networks business units for operational Telecom requirements on project delivery.
You'll be responsible for the management of a team of external contractors, as well as line management of a team of engineers sitting within the Telecoms Engineering and Deployment sub-team in the Manweb area.
You'll collaborate with peers to ensure consistency across the network, provide weekly reporting updates on Telecoms activities, and ensure workload is coordinated and managed to meet project success.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Recommending annual programme of work and budgetary requirements,
* Overseeing the submission of work packages to the Telecoms contractor including tracking KPIs,
* Ensuring project designs are submitted to contractors in a timely manner in line with stakeholder needs and budget,
* Managing stakeholder engagement with Licence areas by chairing monthly meetings covering Risks, Issues, and Demand Planning,
* Prioritising project delivery requirements and being the point of escalation for SPEN business project deliverables,
* Assisting with the identification and preparation of budgets and managing CAPEX spend against project, task, and activity budgets,
* Ensuring the team forecasts CAPEX in line with business requirements and reports to the Telecoms manager,
* Working with the business to plan and prioritise projects that require Telecoms input.
What you'll bring
We're looking for candidates with a degree in electrical, electronic, or telecoms engineering or relevant discipline, supported by a minimum of 5 years of engineering or industry experience.
An individual with experience managing teams of engineers or looking to gain experience in a lead role. You'll be a confident communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, able to influence at senior stakeholder level and partner with internal customers.
You should be able to think strategically, prioritise, and devise solutions to complex problems in a timely manner.
Experience in change or project management and good MS Office skills are required.
Knowledge of telecoms networks, architectures, equipment, and vendors is essential.
Basic awareness of cyber security standards and policies is also necessary.
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. Our benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Schemes
* Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
* Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
* Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
* 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 Savesmart financial wellbeing support
* Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.
ScottishPower is 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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