Lead Engineer - Protection Asset Strategy in Glasgow

Can be based in Glasgow G2 5AD or Prenton CH43 3ET

Salary from £63,200 Permanent/Hybrid

Closing Date: 7th July 2026

Purpose

Ensuring a reliable and efficient grid that supports the UK’s Net Zero targets, you will define, approve and monitor asset management strategies and policies for Protection Systems across the Transmission and Distribution Networks, aligned with SP Energy Network’s Asset Management objectives. Providing technical input to the development and continuous improvement of Protection asset risk and performance methodologies, you will define Protection investment need cases and support regulatory submissions for Protection Systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing governance oversight for Protection policies, ensuring consistent application across Transmission and Distribution and alignment with SP Energy Network’s asset management framework.
• Defining and governing the asset data framework for Protection systems, supporting effective policy implementation, risk assessment and long-term planning.
• Supporting the digitalisation of Protection Systems, including IEC 61850 architectures whilst supporting the development of asset data models and information systems.
• Leading the review of Protection faults and failures, articulating lessons learned and remediation actions in a consistent manner.
• Working collaboratively with Operations, Planning, Cyber Security, Telecoms and Standards teams to ensure Protection strategies are deliverable, compliant and technically robust.
• Representing SP Energy Networks in industry and Government forums on Protection Systems.

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate (as minimum) your degree education in a relevant Engineering discipline. With expert knowledge of Protection Systems for electrical networks, including the use of IEC 61850, you will possess good knowledge of protection setting coordination. Experienced in working with UK Transmission and Distribution owners, you will understand asset management systems and the ISO 55000 framework, with further understanding of regulatory requirements impacting SP Energy Networks, particularly NIS regulations.

Able to translate strategic thinking and direction into policies and deliverable plans, you will possess a strong commercial understanding of value and risk inherent in SP Energy Networks, with the ability to understand complex industry mechanisms and identify and drive value-enhancing opportunities. Influencing and collaborating with senior managers across SP Energy Networks and the wider industry, you will possess excellent communication skills and an ability to present technical matters to a non-technical audience.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• 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 (4× 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 4,000 km 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 >£10.6 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.

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.

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.