At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and control project documentation for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join ScottishPower, a leader in renewable energy and infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 36 days leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse opportunities and commitment to inclusion and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team shaping Scotland's energy future and tackling climate change.
- Qualifications: Experience in document control within engineering or construction environments.
The predicted salary is between 34040 - 34040 £ per year.
Location: Aspect House, Blantyre
Salary: from £34,040 with strong benefits package and excellent career progression
Contract type: Permanent | Full Time – Working Pattern: 37 hour week, with flexibility around start and finish times (7:30am‑3:30pm or 8am‑4pm), plus a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Closing date: 2nd September 2026.
About the role
Help us create a better future, quicker! At ScottishPower, our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their energy, expertise and ambition power our success, and we’re now looking for individuals who share that passion to help shape the future of our Transmission business within SP Energy Networks. As part of our Transmission business, we're investing significantly in Scotland's electricity infrastructure to connect renewable generation and deliver a resilient network for generations to come.
This is a specialist, technical document control role supporting major transmission infrastructure projects across our portfolio. Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers, Quality professionals and external delivery partners, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity, governance and control of project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing digital document workflows within our Document Management Systems (DMS)
- Maintaining project documentation, registers, revisions and approval workflows
- Ensuring documentation complies with internal quality standards, project requirements and industry best practice
- Managing document transmittals and coordinating information exchange between project teams, contractors and suppliers
- Conducting document audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity and compliance
- Supporting project handover and final file compilation activities
- Assisting with system improvements, document control procedures and user support across projects
- Working closely with engineering, construction, procurement and project delivery teams to ensure accurate and timely document management
What you’ll bring:
- Previous experience in a Document Controller position within an engineering, construction, utilities or infrastructure environment
- An HND (or equivalent qualification) in Document Control, although applicants with strong practical document control experience will also be considered
- Experience working with Document Management Systems and document control procedures
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to information management
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience using Autodesk Forma, ProjectWise or SharePoint
- Experience supporting large-scale construction, utilities or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Knowledge of ISO19650 / BIM information management principles
- Experience supporting project handover and final file completion processes
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%.
- 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
- 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
About 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 such as 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 £12 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 and immigration
Mobility – 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 September-2-2026.
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