Principal Engineer - Civils
Location: Glasgow (Blantyre)/Edinburgh (Edinburgh Park)
Salary: up to £78,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Benefits: Up to 20% bonus (annual), £450 per month car allowance & family healthcare
Closing Date: 1st December 2024
Full Time / Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
With plans to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SP Energy Networks (SPEN) to deliver the transmission network required to support Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.
SPEN is currently recruiting a Principal Engineer to join the SP Transmission Strategic team to oversee the Engineering Design function for transmission civil works in Strategic Projects. The postholder will manage the design and engineering outputs, including approvals for all SPT Strategic Projects.
This role involves managing engineering interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs, and ensuring innovative designs for transmission infrastructure that meets requirements.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the Engineering Design Delivery for civil and structural engineering elements, establishing EPC design strategy and processes.
* Ensure engineering deliverables are successfully achieved or accelerated, including indirect project matrix management for several lead engineers.
* Key technical interface with Strategic Agreement Framework EPC contractors; accountable for Civil and Structural design deliverables.
* Provide technical support to Project Development and Project Delivery teams on civil and structural engineering design works.
* Advise on the development of pre-contract design of projects by supporting technical assessment of concept designs.
* Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements.
* Identify and support innovative solutions to reduce whole life carbon and promote sustainability.
* Ensure delivery is de-risked with input to early stages of design with EPC contractors regarding constructability.
* Ensure that SPT standards, policies and operational requirements are aligned with Strategic Project delivery.
* Lead on technical initiatives, including new tools and systems to exploit new engineering opportunities.
* Participate in cross-discipline transfer of expertise with fellow Principal Engineers and Section Heads.
* Lead engineering reviews governance, assurance and approval for EPC design calculations and regulatory submissions.
* Represent SPT Strategic engineering position at senior industry, regulatory and public consultations.
* Set department-wide professional engineering working standards and practices.
* Provide leadership & talent development by coaching project, senior and lead engineers.
* Deliver new and advanced engineering solutions to accelerate delivery of Strategic Projects.
What you’ll bring
* Proven experience and knowledge in civil and structural engineering design for electrical network transmission projects.
* Ability to implement and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practices.
* Ability to manage under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience working in a dynamic environment ensuring delivery of engineering outputs.
* Direct or Indirect line management and leadership experience.
* Excellent presentation skills and ability to apply persuasive influence.
Minimum Requirements
* Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MEng, MSc) or relevant experience. Chartered Engineer preferred.
* Experience in engineering EPC environment of multiple large strategic projects.
* Proven experience/expert knowledge in civil and structural design for electrical transmission networks.
* Knowledge of Transmission Operator Networks health and safety and technical requirements.
* Proven experience working with CDM regulations.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Other Information
* Hiring Manager: Diyar Kadar
* Grade: PC18
* Location: Cambuslang, Euro Central or Edinburgh
* Salary from £62,400 per year, plus 20% annual bonus, monthly car allowance (£450) and family healthcare.
For information on pay increases for promotional moves, please review the Promotions Policy.
For lateral moves, your salary will remain the same unless your current salary is below the pay scale for the new position.
Refer-A-Friend Scheme: If you refer a friend to ScottishPower through our referral scheme and they are successfully appointed, you may be eligible for a reward payment of £2,000!
What's in it for you: In addition to a competitive salary, enjoy benefits such as a pension scheme, annual leave, and various employee discounts.
Why SP Energy Networks? We are part of the Iberdrola Group, investing in renewable energy and providing career opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Please note that applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy will need to comply with applicable immigration requirements.
IMPORTANT: Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below: December-1-2024
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