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Location: Glasgow
Salary from 60800 to 76000 benefits
Hybrid Working Pattern
Help us create a better future quicker
The Asset Strategy team is the strategic asset management function of the transmission network. We set the longterm asset management strategies asset policies and intervention plans for the transmission assets. Our team provides leadership and direction in asset risk modelling and management engaging with the operational and delivery businesses to set priorities and adapt to evolving network needs. We lead engagement with the regulator and other government bodies to ensure the efficient management of network assets and delivery of outputs.
Our engineers display technical leadership by participating in industry working groups and other collaborative activities as required guiding and supporting innovation projects developing and testing new tools and methods to improve business capability and efficiency and sharing knowledge in matters relating to asset performance and risk.
What youll be doing
Development of strategic longterm asset risk plans for the Transmission network and effective communication with the transmission licence of the ongoing 5 year order book translating and managing the ongoing transmission business plan.
Ongoing development of maintenance strategies for Transmission civil assets.
Development of condition assessment strategies for civil assets ensuring asset condition is fully understood to inform future investment strategies and feeds asset risk systems with appropriate data. Ensure future investment strategy is clear and fully justified in line with the requirements for Ofgem reporting.
Dayto day management of a network and asset assurance framework to demonstrate the fitness for purpose and performance expectations of the asset base.
Management of asset risk and liaison with other industry parties on the Transmission system through defining the asset management strategies and plans in a costeffective manner.
Provide specialist engineering support across SPEN.
Participate in engagement on behalf of SPEN with key industry stakeholders on the technical development of asset risk management ensuring that SPENs position is well understood and viewed favourably.
Able to organise and plan your own workload across multiple simultaneous activities to align with deadlines and competing pressures from various parties.
What youll bring
Knowledge and experience of:
Transmission system assets: construction operations working practices and systems
Specialist knowledge of the following transmission assets
Civil Structures including buildings roads support structures both concrete and metallic and bunding
Working knowledge and experience of:
Industry codes and standards.
Industry structure and the separate roles of Electricity System Operator (ESO) Transmission Owner (TO) Distribution Network Operator (DNO) etc.
Transmission network design principles
Regulatory frameworks impacting on SPEN.
Awareness of:
Commercial issues related to distribution and transmission networks.
Financial policies and procedures.
SPEN ScottishPower and Iberdrola strategic aims and targets.
International activities in power systems operations.
Good communication skills with the ability to write clear reports and present complex technical matters to a nontechnical audience.
Track record of excellent customer service and an ability to meet/exceed customer expectations.
Chartered membership of the IET or equivalent or working towards this.
Whats 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 well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10.
At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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. Thats why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday Purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Schemes
Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Life Assurance 4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that makeup the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously. Were investing >5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.
Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a largescale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancyrelated support. If you need support please reach out to .
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
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May122025Full Time