Project Coordinator (Design) in Fife

Responsible for the planning and design of the district distribution network ensuring system stewardship, network security and integrity at all times. Undertaking system analysis to determine load/generation connections, network alterations, reinforcement requirements and to derive solutions in line with Asset Management policies and customer requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Agree the scope, volumes and unit costs to exploit best value from the regulatory contract.
• Integrate asset stewardship values through sound engineering principles, coordinated planning, design and ownership to improve integrity, safety and longevity of the electrical network whilst providing minimum scheme costs for customer connections.
• Drive continual performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback from internal and external sources.
• Consider the application of innovative solutions to all designs whether this be technological, procedural or commercial.
• Produce designs in accordance with unit or authorised prime costs to enable efficient delivery of outputs.
• Develop and maintain robust stakeholder and customer relationships on behalf of Scottish Power to facilitate delivery of customer and stakeholder strategic objectives.
• Promote an exemplary safety culture and ensure that all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through all activities and incorporated into project designs.

What you’ll bring

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Develop working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of SPEN Project building and financial systems (PPM and PM).
• Develop customer service skills.
• Proactively build knowledge of network and the network management systems.
• Contract management skills and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
• Developed negotiation, communication and people management skills.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Working knowledge of Energy Networks IT systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems including PowerBi.

Minimum Criteria

• Previous experience in a relevant area.
• Computer literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of SPEN Project building and financial systems (PPM and PM).
• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• An effective and confident written and verbal communicator.
• Ability to proactively build knowledge.
• Confidence to work unsupervised.

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 2045. 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.