Senior Network Risk Engineer in Glasgow

Location: Glasgow HQ

Salary: Starting from £55,000 per annum plus excellent benefits

Permanent / Hybrid

Closing Date: 13th July 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker! SP Energy Networks is part of the Scottish Power Group of companies. We provide power on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own, develop and maintain. We do it responsibly. We do it innovatively. We do it with respect for people and for the environment. We do it looking at the long term, not just today. We're dedicated to delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to all of our customers 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Through our transmission and distribution network we provide power to customers in Central and Southern Scotland, as well as Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire.

What you’ll be doing

• Working with the larger Asset Strategy team, you’ll play a key role in the strategic asset management function of the transmission network. You’ll contribute to the development of long-term asset risk plans, asset policies and intervention strategies, ensuring efficient management of network assets and delivery of outputs in line with regulatory and business objectives.
• You’ll lead engagement with operational and delivery teams, regulators and government bodies, providing technical leadership and direction in asset risk modelling and management. Your work will help shape the future of SPEN’s transmission network, supporting innovation and continuous improvement across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development and take ownership of long-term investment plans for the transmission network. This includes transmission network planning (up to 400kV) and the development of holistic solutions and plans to systematically address load related requirements over time, including new onshore and offshore connections, integrating with network modernisation plans.
• Engagement on behalf of SP Energy Networks (SPEN) with stakeholders and customers regarding the development of the transmission network, connection capacity and opportunities, technical and security requirements, ensuring that the SPEN position is well understood and viewed favourably.
• Lead the development and implementation of investment strategies, policies, system designs, and plans, in accordance with best practice, to ensure effective management of the asset base consistent with legal and licence requirements.
• Take ownership of defining transmission system requirements, identifying the range of potential solutions and propose and justify network designs to ensure the transmission system maintains compliance with planning standards such as the NETS SQSS, Grid Code and other relevant design and asset management standards.
• Management of risk on the transmission network through leading the development of system plans, designs and other network policies and strategies in a cost-effective manner. This will include identifying and resolving potential technical issues, evaluating alternative schemes to satisfy the power system development needs and proposing innovative design solutions.
• Application of commercial and technical innovation into policies and plans to maximise value whilst managing risk.
• Take part in industry working groups and collaborative projects and prepare, support and review as required industry and Licence documentation e.g., Future Energy Scenarios (FES), Electricity Ten Year Statement (ETYS) and Network Options Assessment (NOA), Business Plans etc.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• Chartered membership of the IET or equivalent or working towards this.
• Experience in power system design and analysis or operations.
• Understanding of GB network design standards and codes (e.g., NETS SQSS, Grid Code), and of the operation of the transmission network.
• Knowledge of SPEN/ industry health and safety requirements and compliance.
• Legal and licence obligations, electricity transmission network design philosophy, policies and practices.
• Regulatory, technical and commercial frameworks and issues impacting SPEN.
• Short- and long-term factors influencing the Transmission network.
• Setting and implementing strategies, policies and plans.
• Electrical characteristics of power system equipment e.g. transmission overhead lines, cables, shunt/ series reactive compensation.
• Industry codes and standards.
• Connection requirements for on- and off-shore transmission systems.
• STC processes and procedures associated with the Electricity System Operator interface, including the processes in support of the production of the annual FES, ETYS and NOA documents.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At Scottish Power, 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. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle to Work schemes
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts
• Options for private medical, dental and health cash plans

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 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. We’re investing over £5.5 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 internal talent, Scottish Power offers real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity and 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. 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

Mobility

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.