Principal Engineer Primary Plant

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Job Title Principal Engineer Primary Plant

Location: Edinburgh

SalaryFrom 69200 to E86500 up to 20% CarAllowancePrivate Family Medical Cover Double Match Pension

Help us create a better future quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN) part of the ScottishPower Group look to invest over 5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030. The HVDC 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 Principal Engineer to join the SP Transmission HVDC Projects team to undertake the Engineering Design function for primary plant in Eastern Green Link(EGL) Projects. The position holder will undertake PrimaryPlant designactivities on EPC HVDC Contracts as well as provide Primary Plant expert advice across the HVDC Projects portfolio.

This role involves working with Engineering experts from SPTs Project Joint Venture Partner the Contractor to support the delivery of HVDC interconnectorprojects andensuring innovative designs for Primary Plant equipment that meet specified functional technical requirements.

What youll be doing

• Responsible for preparing basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Substation Primary Plant systems.

• Responsible for overseeing technical assessment of tender submissions and negotiations with Bidders.

• Responsible for assuring Primary Plant designs undertaken by EPC Contractor during the delivery of HVDC Projects.

• Leading a group of professional design engineers for the engineering design and installation of primary plant equipment which forms part of the HVDC converter stations and interfaces.

• Supporting the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects.

• Provide overall Primary Plant technical leadership across the HVDC projects with responsibility for providing expert advice and guidance to Primary Plant Design Engineers.

• Provide technical support to the Project Site Delivery teams on the design construction and commissioning of the Project works.

• Support Scottish Power Business in the review and update of new Primary Plant equipment standards.

• Provide leadership on the development of technical initiatives e.g. new tools systems and approaches to exploit new engineering opportunities such as BIM and digital substation solutions from contractors and across the transmission industry.

What youll bring

• Proven experience/expert knowledge in design of Primary Plant equipment and associated ancillaries at voltages of 33kV to 400kV AC and voltages applicable to HVDC links.

• 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 in working in a dynamic environment and ensuring delivery of engineering outputs.

• Direct or indirect line management and leadership experience and working in a dynamic environment with interfaces with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to operate in an environment of uncertainty and incomplete information and make well-reasoned decisions.

• Ability to lead by example and drive transformational change.

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

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 preferred.

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

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transmission Primary Plant design.

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother 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 andtake personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that- sothat you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• HolidayPurchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Schemes

• PayrollGiving andCharityMatchedFunding

• 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 andPublicTransportSeasonTicketLoans

• Healthcare benefit optionsincluding:DentalInsurancePrivateMedicalInsuranceHealthCashPlan and annualHealthAssessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping 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 theNorth Westof 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>5.5billion 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.

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