Design Lead

Design Lead - Drawing Office

Cambuslang

Salary starting from £61,600 to £77,000

Up to 15% annual bonus and Single Cover Healthcare

Permanent / Hybrid

Closing Date: 06/10/25

Help us create a better future, quicker

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team 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.

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- Responsible for all direct reports HR issues and guidance.- Responsible for coordinating recruitment, monitoring & development of team members drawing office skills, ensuring the team members are trained and equipped to do the job effectively.- Responsible for the creation of training content and presentations in line with development programme for each team member. Providing guidance and support to team members in your areas of expertise.- Collaborate with other section heads regarding workload programs to ensure key performance indicators are kept at an agreeable level. Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work to clients, achieving high client satisfaction.- Responsible for the monitoring, creation and approval of drawing office process.- Ensuring all team members prioritise health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.- Communicating and encouraging the use of drawing standards and procedures. Preparing and reviewing drawing documentation and processes within the Drawing Office.- Ensuring team adherence to externally audited QA systems. Overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of drawing office databases- Maintaining an auditable design/design change system to facilitate BS EN 9001 accreditation.- Responsible for spot checks on basic and detailed engineering drawings during approval process is being maintained- Keeping drawing office manager, project staff and clients updated on work progress and any issues that arise.

What you’ll bring- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages ranging from LV to 400kV:
- Civil/Plant Layouts Design - Drawing Production- Cable Route Design - Drawing Production- Overhead Lines Design - Drawing Production- Electrical Protection and Control - Drawing Production- In-depth understanding of engineering design principles and health & safety requirements.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.- Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, departments, and businesses.- Proficient in using Autodesk products, including AutoCAD 2020, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Revit, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite.- Excellent organisational abilities to ensure high client satisfaction and the ability to plan and manage conflicting requirements to meet challenging deadlines.- Capability to investigate and comprehend detailed civil and substation design aspects of transmission / distribution network design or other energy-related assets.- Contribute recommendations of continuous improvement initiatives relating to the drawing office functions and deliverables.- Proven people management and leadership skills

As a minimum, you will demonstrate:
- HNC / HND in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or proven engineering experience within Transmission Substation Design - Drawing Office.- Understanding of Engineering Design drawing production in chosen field.- Proven experience in the chosen field, with a solid understanding of health and safety requirements, and compliance.- Working knowledge of drawing standards and procedures.- Skilled in using 2D / 3D Autodesk products, including AutoCAD, Vault, ACC, ProjectWise, Revit, Raster Design 2020, and the MS Office suite.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.- Valid UK driving license.

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%.

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