Commissioning + Compliance Manager

Prenton – office based with hybrid work pattern

£69,200 – £86,500 + package including bonus (up to 20%), car allowance & family health cover

Permanent / Full-time

Are you ready to be part of a high-performing team at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition? 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. We’re investing in smarter, greener infrastructure to support the UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

We know people are central to building a better future, quicker, and we are seeking new talent to join our team to help us get there. We’re looking for a Commissioning & Compliance Manager to join our Customer Service team at SP Energy Networks. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the planning and coordination of commissioning and compliance activities across the SPM network — ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant integration of new assets and generator connections, while maintaining system integrity and meeting customer service standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• A key part of your role will be fostering a strong team culture, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders — including NESO, NGET, and other DNOs — to manage risk and support the delivery of our ambitious investment plans.
• You’ll also be responsible for developing robust policies and strategies, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and representing SPM in government-led industry groups if required.
• Your work will directly contribute to building a resilient network as we transition towards Net Zero.
• Lead and develop the Commissioning & Compliance team to plan for the integration of new network assets and monitor generator compliance.
• Coordinate all commissioning and compliance activities across the SPM network.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes and standards (e.g. STCPs, EREC G99).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including NESO, NGET, and other DNOs.
• Develop and implement policies and strategies to manage risk and maintain system integrity.
• Represent SPM in regulatory and industry forums as required.
• Support the delivery of new technologies including HVDC, DSO, and FES.
• Act as Duty Manager and contribute to emergency planning as required.

What you’ll bring

• We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader with a strong engineering background and a passion for operational excellence.
• You’ll bring a deep understanding of commissioning and compliance, along with the ability to interact with highly skilled engineers in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
• A degree or HNC in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Expert knowledge of SP Energy Networks’ policies, procedures, and working practices (desirable).
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation, with a proven safety-first mindset.
• Operational experience across Transmission and/or Distribution networks (desirable).
• Experience in a line management role, with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills — both written and verbal.
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management experience.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and network/business data tools (e.g. PowerOn Advantage, e-Terra).
• Commercial awareness, including contract and SLA management.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex technical and operational challenges.
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and make balanced decisions.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• 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
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ 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 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 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.