Technical Auditor

Location: Telferton/Galashiels/Berwick

Salary from £34,040

Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker. At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Our industry is going through an unprecedented level of change as we journey towards Net Zero. SP Energy Networks are undertaking multiple projects simultaneously as we overhaul our network to enhance resilience and secure electricity supply to support our communities’ economic growth. We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

A Technical Auditor ensures SPEN as a business remains compliant with NRSWA Legislation. Assist Commercial NRSWA Analyst, Contract Management Team and DGMs with managing Contractor performance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Undertake internal inspection regime which consists of U/A, U/B and U/C inspections during works and throughout the guarantee period and submit using the SRWC Inspections App.
• Management of all inspections, defects & non compliances received via the Scottish Road Works Register (SRWR).
• Arrange joint site meetings with relevant Roads Authorities within legislative timeframe.
• Assist the Commercial NRSWA Analyst with all Coring Programmes (National, Local and Internal).
• Investigate all Defective Apparatus received to confirm whether it is SPEN apparatus or not and arrange for the SRWR to be updated.
• Manage any 2/4-hour responses from Road Authorities for any Signing, Lighting & Guarding failures/queries or substandard traffic management and ensure Aurora is being updated with comments.
• Investigate all unattributable works to determine whether they belong to SPEN, arrange for notice to be updated (accept/decline).
• For any complaints/claims that are received, investigate, and arrange resolution where required.
• Where required, attend any RAUC working groups to discuss and update legislation and feedback to the business and Local RAUC meetings.
• Assist NRSWA Analyst to ensure that all interim reinstatements are made permanent and completed within the 6-month period (be able to demonstrate the steps you've taken if this target is not met).
• Carry out SPEN Audits and inspections including (Underground and overhead connections).
• Clerk of Works support for large connection and investment projects (Civil and Electrical based inspections and project timeline review).
• Carry out on site compliance inspections of Contractors and Independent Connection Providers (ICP).

What you’ll bring:

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety and Roads Legislation.
• Working Knowledge of NRSWA – Red Book.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems/challenges.
• Candidates are expected to possess a robust background in building services, coupled with a proven track record of on-site inspection and supervision.
• Drivers License.

Minimum Criteria:

• NRSWA street ticket.
• NRSWA inspector ticket (Preferred).
• Highways authority inspections.

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.

• 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 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 in 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. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£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 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.

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.

IMPORTANT: Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below July-9-2026.