Senior Engineer; Civils

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** Senior Engineer (Civils) – SPD Major Projects
**** Bonnybridge or Glenrothes – office and site based (Central & Fife district)****£53,280 - £66,600 + strong benefits package + excellent career progression*
* ** Permanent / Full‑time (37 hours per week)
**** Closing date: 11th February 2026
**** Help us create a better future, quicker!
** At SP Energy Networks, we’re making significant investments to build modern, resilient distribution networks that can support a smarter, cleaner, low‑carbon future. Our Major Projects teams are central to this transformation — delivering complex, high‑value infrastructure that will help Scotland realise its Net Zero ambitions.

We are now seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our SPD Major Projects team within the Central and Fife District, playing a key role in delivering critical programmes that strengthen and future proof the distribution network.
*** What you’ll be doing
*** Working within the
** SPD (Distribution)
** directorate, you will play a key role in delivering large, civils driven electrical infrastructure projects. You will manage the successful delivery of multi‑disciplinary works, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing the programme of works across both electrical and civils contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely, and within budget.
* Leading day‑to‑day contractor and stakeholder relationships, acting as the key interface for project delivery.
* Overseeing civils‑biased elements of major distribution projects, including substations, cable routes, and enabling works.
* Developing, monitoring, and reporting on project and construction programmes.
* Ensuring projects comply with SPEN engineering, technical and safety standards, including CDM regulations.
* Coordinating outage planning and ensuring impacts to the network are minimised.
* Supporting robust communication with landowners, local authorities, customers, and internal teams.
* Promoting exemplary safety behaviours and ensuring full compliance with legislation and SPEN safety rules.
* Driving continual improvement through analysis of project outcomes and contractor performance.
*** What you’ll bring
**** Strong project/programme management experience — ideally gained within civils biased engineering projects, preferably on electrical networks or utilities.
* Experience coordinating internal engineering teams and external contractors.
* Ability to manage competing priorities across a busy, multi‑project portfolio.
* Knowledge of construction, civils works, safety legislation, CDM regulations and associated compliance requirements.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to develop project plans, risk assessments and deliver against challenging timelines.
* Commercial and contract awareness with a focus on value, quality, and performance.
** Minimum Criteria
*** HNC/D or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in the construction or delivery of electricity network or utility infrastructure projects.
* Civils experience on network‑related projects (e.g., substations, cable routes, enabling works) is highly desirable.
* Computer literacy and ability to use project management and reporting tools effectively.
*** 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 Scottish Power, 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.

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