Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer - Civils Aspect House, Blantyre

Salary from £53,280 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 18 March 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the Scottish Power Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Strategic Project team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

SPEN are currently recruiting a Senior Engineer (Civils) to join the SP Transmission Strategic team to oversee the Engineering Design function for transmission civil works in Strategic Projects. The postholder will manage the design and engineering outputs, including approvals for all SPT Strategic Projects.

This role involves managing engineering interfaces with EPC contractors and OEMs, and ensuring innovative designs for transmissions infrastructure that meets requirements.

The successful candidate will become a member of a growing team of Substation Civil Engineers reporting to the Principal Civil Engineer in Strategic Projects based at Aspect House, Blantyre.

• Key technical interface with Strategic Agreement Framework EPC contractors; accountable for Civil and Structural design deliverables, assurances, and standardised approach across Strategic Projects Portfolio.

• Provide technical support to the Project Development and Project Delivery teams on matters concerning the design, construction and delivery of civil and structural engineering design works.

• Define civil engineering requirements for input to the Project Technical Specifications and site information tender packs to engage EPC contractors.

• Participate in the development of pre-contract design of projects by supporting the technical development of concept designs to a level of maturity that can be progressed to detail design.

• Assess EPC contractor engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with Client requirements and review and comment on the design, construction and commissioning to ensure timely and compliant delivery.

• Undertake engineering review in line with SPEN governance, assurance and approval for EPC design calculations, models, reports and submissions with thorough attention to detail and delegated authorisation responsibility.

• Ensure civil engineering designs and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.

• Identify review and/or support industry leading or innovative solutions to reduce whole life carbon and promote sustainability.

• Ensure delivery is de-risked with input to early stages of design with EPC contractors regarding constructability.

• Contribute to Strategic Projects technical Initiatives e.g., new tools, systems, and approaches to exploit new engineering opportunities, such as BIM and sustainable solution, and new solutions from contractors and across the construction or other industries.

• Prepare and manage site investigation works including geotechnical and environmental considerations.

• Capable of delivering new and advanced engineering solutions to enable accelerate delivery of Strategic, HND and ASTI projects.

• Proven experience and knowledge in the area of civil and structural engineering design works for electrical network transmission projects or similar.

• Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment.

• Ability to manage under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with a diverse and demanding workload.

• Experience developing detail design in civil or structural engineering works for electrical infrastructure including earthworks, platform, drainage, structures and buildings.

• Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty and incomplete information and make well-reasoned decisions. Lead by example and drive transformational change.

• Excellent presentation skills, including the ability to apply persuasive influence to drive decisions through engineering analysis.

To be successful in a role you will need to demonstrate as a minimum:

• Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/ or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MEng, MSc) or relevant experience. Chartered Engineer or working towards professional qualification preferred.

• Experience in engineering EPC environment of multiple large strategic projects.

• Proven experience in civil and structural design for the construction of electrical transmission networks at voltages up to 400kV.

• Knowledge of Transmission Operator Networks health and safety and technical requirements and compliance

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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…