Senior Design Engineer

Scottish Power Ltd; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Corporate HR Recruitment Consultant to develop engineering solutions for Transmission networks projects. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree, experience in OHL design, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of at least £53,280 along with 36 days of annual leave and other benefits.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Healthcare options

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering solutions for high value transmission OHL projects.
• Flexibility in working hours for short trips.
• Ability to influence and communicate technical subjects clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions for Transmission networks projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications and drawings.
• Assess engineering documentation to meet client requirements.

Skills

Experience in OHL design software

Ability to communicate with senior managers

Skills in writing technical reports

Education

Engineering degree or HND/HNC

Job description

Corporate HR Recruitment Consultant at ScottishPower

SP Energy Networks, Cambuslang. G32 8FA

Salary from £53,280

Permanent

Closing Date: 12th December 2025

Purpose

Reporting to the Overhead Line Design Lead or Lead Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering engineering solutions from feasibility to detailed engineering design for Transmission networks projects (132kV and above). This will include providing the necessary design calculations, reports, drawings and defining, developing and maintaining standards for OHL installation works and providing effective technical support, advice and input throughout the lifecycle of the project within Scottish Power Transmission Projects.

Responsibilities

Undertake pre‑contract design and delivery of projects by developing the technical aspects of OHL systems and all other associated equipment, while promoting a strong emphasis on Health, Safety, Quality, Environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance to meet client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects, recommending construction and outage programmes where required in relation to OHL circuits.

Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications for OHL system designs and costs for high value, complex or business critical projects, and drive resolution of statutory, land or other consents regarding OHL routes. Provide technical assessment of tender submissions and reporting recommendations.

Define OHL equipment requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation, preparing and reviewing OHL drawings and technical specifications for Construction, Procurement or other stakeholders.

Control correspondence and drawings to be issued to the Project Delivery and Pre‑Contract teams, ensuring specifications, OHL system designs, equipment and construction practices comply with current legislation, policies and operational requirements while leading the technical resolution of Site/Construction OHL related issues.

What you’ll bring

Educated with an Engineering degree or HND/HNC with equivalent experience, and proven experience in OHL design software, delivering engineering solutions and designs for high value and complex transmission OHL projects.

Ability to communicate with and influence senior managers, and skill in writing clear and concise reports and documents covering technical subjects.

Flexibility in working hours to accommodate short trips away from home as required.

Whats in it for you

Competitive salary reviewed annually, along with a suite of benefits:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – extra annual leave
• 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 (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• 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 the North West of England, operating over 4000km of cables and lines that form the transmission network. Our investment of >£5.5 billion supports rapid renewable growth, and we offer real career opportunities in a global organisation committed to internal talent development.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do, with a commitment to support 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 [e-mail].

Mobility Information

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Design

Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution