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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Grid Infrastructure
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Location - Prenton office with regular travel across the SP Manweb licence area and to project, contractor and stakeholder locations as required
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engineering designs and technical solutions for 132kV and 33kV substation main plant equipment, supporting projects from feasibility through to commissioning.
- Prepare and review design calculations, specifications, drawings, technical reports and procurement documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, CDM requirements, SP Energy Networks standards and industry best practice.
- Apply safety by design principles, identifying and mitigating risks throughout the asset lifecycle.
- Assess supplier and contractor proposals, providing technical recommendations on compliance, risk and whole-life value.
- Review and verify designs produced by contractors, consultants and manufacturers, ensuring technical quality and compliance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including protection & control, cables, overhead lines, civil engineering, operations and commissioning.
- Provide technical support during manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning, resolving engineering issues as they arise.
- Contribute to technical innovation, continuous improvement and the development of engineering standards and specifications.
- Support the development of engineers, graduates and trainees through mentoring and technical guidance.
Requirements
- Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Significant experience in high-voltage substation main plant design, ideally within 132kV and associated 33kV networks.
- Strong knowledge of transformers, AIS/GIS switchgear, instrument transformers, surge arresters, busbars, earthing systems and auxiliary plant.
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, specifications, reports, drawings and design documentation.
- Good understanding of CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, and relevant industry standards.
- Experience assessing contractor, consultant and supplier designs and identifying technical risks and non-compliances.
- Strong problem-solving skills, engineering judgement and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience mentoring and supporting developing engineers is desirable.
- Professional registration, or progress towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status, is advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel across the SP Manweb licence area as required.
Benefits & Perks
- As well as an attractive 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
- Equity Plans
- 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 assistance
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
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