Electrical Substation Design Lead

1 week ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Scottish Power Full time

Job Title: Electrical Substation Design Lead

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Substation Design Lead to join our team at ScottishPower. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for managing the design and engineering outputs for transmission substations in our Strategic Projects portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical substation design, with experience in managing engineering interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs. You will also have excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and direct cross-discipline teams to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of transmission network health and safety and technical requirements, as well as the ability to manage under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. They will also have excellent presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £85,000 per annum, plus up to 20% bonus, £450 per month car allowance, and family healthcare benefits. We also offer a range of other benefits, including 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase, share incentive plan, and cycle to work scheme.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the delivery of our strategic projects. As an Electrical Substation Design Lead, you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the design and engineering outputs for transmission substations in our Strategic Projects portfolio.
  • Leading cross-discipline teams to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.
  • Developing and implementing effective design strategies and processes to ensure consistency and quality across the portfolio.
  • Collaborating with EPC contractors and OEMs to ensure successful project execution.
  • Providing technical support to project development and delivery teams on matters concerning design, construction, and operation of transmission substations and associated equipment.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in transmission electrical substation design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven experience in managing engineering interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs.
  • Strong knowledge of transmission network health and safety and technical requirements.


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