Principal Engineer - Substation
Locations: Reino Unido, Cambuslang, Edimburgo, Blantyre, Glasgow
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Requisition ID: R-11416
Salary: From £70,000 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Benefits: PLUS up to 20% bonus (annual), £450 per month car allowance & family healthcare
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
Full Time / Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, is looking to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030. The Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to deliver the transmission network required to meet 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 Substations 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, ensuring innovative designs for transmission infrastructure that meet requirements.
What you’ll be doing
1. Lead the Engineering Design Delivery for transmission substations with accountability for establishing Strategic Projects EPC design strategy and processes.
2. Ensure engineering deliverables are achieved or accelerated, including indirect project matrix management for several lead engineers.
3. Act as a key technical interface with Strategic Agreement Framework EPC and OEM contractors; accountable for Substations design deliverables.
4. Provide technical support to the Project Development and Project Delivery teams.
5. Advise on the development of pre-contract design of projects by supporting the technical development of concept designs.
6. Ensure delivery is de-risked with input to early stages of design with EPC contractors.
7. Align SPT standards, policies and operational requirements with Strategic Project delivery.
8. Lead on Strategic Projects technical initiatives e.g., new tools and systems.
9. Participate and direct cross-discipline transfer of expertise with fellow Principal Engineers and Section Heads.
10. Lead engineering reviews governance, assurance and approval for EPC design calculations and regulatory submissions.
11. Represent SPT Strategic engineering position at senior industry, regulatory and public consultations.
12. Set department-wide professional engineering working standards and practices.
13. Provide leadership & talent development by coaching project, senior and lead engineers.
14. Deliver new and advanced engineering solutions to enable accelerated delivery of Strategic Projects.
What you’ll bring
1. Proven experience/expert knowledge in design of substations and plant engineering at voltages of 33kV to 400kV.
2. Experience and knowledge of Transmission Networks health and safety and technical requirements.
3. Ability to manage under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
4. Experience in ensuring delivery of engineering outputs.
5. Direct or indirect line management and leadership experience.
6. Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty and incomplete information.
7. Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to influence decisions through engineering analysis.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MEng, MSc) or relevant experience. Chartered Engineer preferred.
2. Experience in engineering EPC environment of multiple large strategic projects.
3. Minimum of 10 years of experience in transmission electrical substation design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
4. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
What's in it for you
Along with a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:
* 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 and public transport season ticket loans
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
* Access to financial wellbeing support
* Employee discounts on travel insurance and more.
Why SP Energy Networks?
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and the North-West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network.
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
Información Movilidad
Any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to immigration requirements to work legally in that country. The company will assist the employee with necessary immigration requirements.
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