Senior Project Engineer - Operational Risk

CompanyScottishPower

LocationMotherwell, Scotland, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Engineering project managers and project engineers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,900 (£26.62 per hour)

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Description

Senior Project Engineer – Operational Risk

Eurocentral

Salary starting from £53,280 to £66,600

Permanent

Closing Date: 19/03/26

Help us create a better future, quicker!

ScottishPower’s RIIO-T3 Business Plan is a £12 billion investment to upgrade and expand the electricity transmission network across Central and Southern Scotland from 2026 to 2031. This exciting investment plan aims to connect up to 19GW of clean energy, support over 11,000 jobs, and accelerate the UK’s journey to Net Zero by 2035.

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve 2030 transmission network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government. SPEN will invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team

What You’ll Be Doing

The Operational Risk Senior Engineer leads on business continuity by preparing, coordinating, and maintaining robust contingency and continuity plans, while supporting operational risk mitigation, providing technical support to the Transmission Stores Team, and working with the Operational Risk Lead Engineer to keep the Operational Risk Register accurate and up to date.

Regularly track, review, and update the Transmission Operations Risk Register, ensuring the Technical Risk Register reflects current operational issues.

Manage the review and updating of Business Continuity Plans for Operations, including Black Start and other key Transmission Emergency Plans.

Contribute to the testing of Emergency and Business Continuity Plans and support the delivery of operational drills to ensure readiness across Transmission Operations.

Provide technical support to the Transmission Stores team, including strategic stock level management, inventory management, stock ordering, and assessment of stock condition to maintain equipment readiness.

Provide support and guidance across the Operational Risk Team as required.

Develop contingency plans for Transmission substations by identifying potential risks, required resources, and practical mitigation measures

Collate progress reports for faults and unplanned system events, considering the broader operational risk position.

Provide updates to stakeholders on incident progress and complete post‑fault reviews to capture lessons learned.

What You’ll Bring

Strong working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures, and operational practices, including health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Ability to design, assess, and refine operational processes and procedures.

Excellent communication and coordination skills with experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Proven ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.

Preferably, operational experience in Transmission or Distribution environments.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop effective solutions to complex challenges.

As a Minimum, You Will Demonstrate

HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience working within energy networks or similar operational environments.
Sound understanding of policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.

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 ou

r 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 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.

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March-20-2026