Senior Project Engineer - Operational Risk

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!

Scottish Power'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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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. 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…