Design Lead OHL

Purpose
Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV, 275kV & 400kV). Providing the necessary basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for projects, you will drive innovation, effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a group of professional Design and Senior Design Engineers, you will provide advice on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by leading/supporting technical aspects of OHL systems.
• Carry out assessments of engineering documentation, its feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, you will advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL engineering.
• Being responsible for overseeing and undertaking basic and detailed engineering specifications, including designs for OHL systems, you will provide technical assessments of tender submissions and make recommendations.
• Defining OHL system requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and UK trading agreement documentation, you will ensure all designs and equipment are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
• Leading the technical tender assessment of OHL systems including ancillaries and suppliers, you will also technically support Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning design, construction and operation of OHLs and associated equipment.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualified in Engineering discipline or with previous equivalent experience, you will be working towards membership of a professional institution.
• Experienced in using PLS-CADD software, you will possess significant knowledge and experience in a responsible position in Transmission network overhead line and associated equipment engineering.
• With good inter-personal, communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with individuals, departments and businesses, you will hold the ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice within a design environment.
• Representing departments and project teams regarding OHL engineering issues, decisions, standards and industry best practice, you will be required to undertake short trips away from home as well as flexibility in working hours to meet requirements of this position.

Whats 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 purchases
• 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 >£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.