Job Description

Project Engineer (Design)
Location: Blantyre Office
44,000 - 55,000 plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date: 2nd SeptemberHelp us create a better future, quicker!
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 know that people are central to building a better future, quicker. That's why we're looking for new talent to join our team.What you'll be doing
Working within the SP Distribution business, you'll be responsible for the planning and design of the district distribution network, ensuring system stewardship, network security, and integrity. You'll carry out system analysis to determine load/generation connections, network alterations, and reinforcement requirements, delivering solutions aligned with Asset Management policies and customer needs.
Key Responsibilities include:Manage connection requests and quotations in line with regulatory and licence requirements. Agree scope, volumes, and unit costs to optimise value from regulatory contracts. Integrate asset stewardship values through sound engineering principles and coordinated planning. Lead 3rd party Point of Connection and design approvals within SPM and SPD licence areas. Drive performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback. Apply innovative solutions across technological, procedural, and commercial aspects. Produce cost-efficient designs aligned with authorised prime costs. Build and maintain strong stakeholder and customer relationships. Promote a safety-first culture across all design activities.
What you'll bringExpert knowledge of design standards up to 11kV. Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and incentive mechanisms. Commercial awareness with a focus on customer service and ROI. Effective stakeholder and customer engagement skills. Strong communication and presentation abilities. Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement. Awareness of key business drivers and external commercial context. Technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role. Developed skills with network analysis modelling tools. Ability to devise solutions to complex problems.

Essential CriteriaElectrical or Mechanical Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience. Experience in a network design role (preferred) Relevant UK network construction and operational experience. Computer literacy.
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.
That's why our benefits include: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 ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. 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.
ScottishPower is 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
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.
IMPORTANT
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
September-2-2025