Senior Engineer

Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom

7/1/2025

Prenton

Salary Starting From £53,280 Per Annum Plus Excellent Benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 13 July 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN 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.

A Senior Engineer within Asset Management & Investment at SP Energy Networks, manages the Distribution Network (LV – 132kV) by developing and updating the relevant strategies, policies and plans for the SPD/SPM networks to minimise system, economic, safety and environmental risks. You will maximise the performance of the distribution system expected by our customers, stakeholders, maximising returns in both the short and long term.

They identify and develop individual programmes of work and design of complex projects for development and delivery by the licences including asset modernisation, legal and safety projects, environmental programmes and other activities.

Act as a key interface with business areas including our Distribution Licences, Process and Technology Team, Sustainability Team and the wider NP&R business functions. You will support development of key asset management strategies across our network supporting the delivery of asset modernisation programmes essential to maintaining a safe and reliable network enabling the wider Net Zero ambitions of the regions our network serves.

And are responsible for completing supporting engineering justification, data analysis, reviewing and drafting of existing and new policy and strategy documentation and representing SPEN within industry working groups and support engagement with stakeholders and the regulator.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contributing to the development of the long-term investment plan for the RIIO-ED3 period and future price controls for the distribution network via analysis, modelling, solution development, planning and implementation of engineering strategies, policies and technical specifications. This includes network modernisation, load related investment, system design, maintenance and the application of innovation.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of investment policies, strategies, and system designs in accordance with best practice to ensure effective management of the asset base consistent with legal & licence requirements.
• Assisting with the development of the distribution network and ensure it is in compliance with planning standards such as NETS SQSS, Grid Code, Distribution Code, P2/8 and other relevant design and asset management standards e.g. ISO 55001.
• Managing risk on the network through assisting with the development of asset replacements, designs and network policies, strategies and plans in a cost-effective manner. To examine and evaluate alternative schemes to satisfy the network development needs.
• Engaging with customers and stakeholders to effectively communicate the network technical and security requirements ensuring that SPEN’s position is well understood and viewed favourably.
• Applying commercial and technical innovation for inclusion into policies and plans to maximise value whilst managing risk in a sustainable and efficient manner.
• Preparing and supporting Licence documentation e.g. Seven Year Statement, Grid Code, Distribution Code and Statement of Charges etc.
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges, and applying innovative thinking where necessary.
• Ability to deliver large highly complex computationally intensive projects quickly and to a very high standard.
• Extensive understanding of distribution and transmission network design across the UK and internationally.
• Strategic thinker capable of tactical negotiations with key stakeholders.
• Understanding of the issues impacting SPEN from regulatory / system / operational perspective.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across SPEN and with customers.
• Knowledge of network design philosophy and policies, asset management techniques and practices.
• Good influencing and communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to different audiences verbally and in writing.
  
  
  

To Be Successful, As a Minimum You Will Have

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of power system design/ network operation and asset management.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels.
• Strong IT literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite, specialist engineering software packages, SAP.
  
  
  

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%.

Benefits

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• 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 Savesmart 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 4000km 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 >£5.5 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 [email protected].

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.

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July-14-2025