Emergency Planning Manager

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Emergency Planning Manager North

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (covering Central and Southern Scotland)

Salary: Up to 86500 per year with a strong benefits package including a 20% Annual Bonus (performance related) Private Healthcare (Family) and a monthly Car Allowance Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Help us create a better future quicker

Step into a career-defining role where your leadership powers the regions ability to respond to the unexpected. As the driving force behind SPENs emergency readiness and business continuity strategies for the North region youll lead the charge in preparing for and responding to major incidents across our electricity transmission and distribution networks in the Central and Southern belt of Scotland.

From shaping robust response plans to ensuring compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) Ofgem resilience standards and internal governance youll be at the forefront of safeguarding millions of customers. This is your chance to build resilience influence regional energy security and make a lasting impact in a fast-paced high-stakes environment.

What you will be doing

In this high-impact role youll be at the forefront of protecting and preparing SP Energy Networks North region for the unexpectedwhile helping drive our journey to Net Zero. As the leader of Emergency Planning across our SPD/T licence area youll ensure our systems are ready to respond to major incidents regional outages and evolving risks with confidence and precision.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the development and delivery of emergency response and business continuity strategies across the Central and Southern belt of Scotland.
Managing National Power Outage (NPO) readiness and refining disaster recovery processes.
Ensuring compliance with Ofgems Enhanced Resilience Standards the Civil Contingencies Act and internal governance.
Coordinating with NESO NGET SSEN-T and other DNOs to minimise risk and maintain network stability during critical events.
Designing and delivering emergency exercises and training across Gold Silver and Bronze command levels.
Acting as SPENs primary liaison with emergency services government agencies and regional resilience forums.
Leading post-incident reviews and integrating cyber resilience and climate adaptation into planning frameworks.
Overseeing Emergency Planning interfaces with Control Room Operational Planning Real Time Systems and telecoms.
Coaching and developing a high-performing Emergency Planning team ensuring readiness for regulatory changes and future challenges.
Driving strategic reviews performance management and organisational change to enhance productivity and service standards.
Maintaining readiness of Incident Control Centres and emergency communication systems providing strategic advice to senior leadership during live incidents.

What you will bring

Were looking for a strategic thinker and leader whos ready to take on one of the most critical roles in regional energy resilience. If you thrive under pressure and know how to turn complexity into clarity you could be exactly who we need.

Youll ideally have:

Strong knowledge of SP Energy Networks policies procedures and working practices.
A solid grasp of health safety and environmental legislation.
Familiarity with SCADA and network data systems.
Operational experience across Transmission and Distribution networks.
Proven ability to deliver results without compromising safety quality or customer service.
A degree in Emergency Planning Risk Management Engineeringor equivalent experience.
Experience in emergency planning or resilience roles ideally within utilities or critical infrastructure.
Membership in professional bodies like the Emergency Planning Society or BCI (desirable).
Strong understanding of UK resilience frameworks including JESIP CCA 2004 and ISO 22301.
Skills in multi-agency coordination and confidence in regulatory engagement.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary reviewed annually youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

36 days annual leave
Holiday Purchase scheme
Share Schemes
Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
Technology Vouchers
Electric Vehicle Schemes
Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
Healthcare options including Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Discounts on shopping leisure travel 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 make-up 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 large-scale 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 pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

November-7-2025

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Emergency Planning Manager NorthLocation: Glasgow or Edinburgh (covering Central and Southern Scotland)Salary: Up to 86500 per year with a strong benefits package including a 20% Annual Bonus (performance related) Private Healthcare (Family) and a monthly Car Allowance Contract: Full Time / Permane...