Principal Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Principal Engineer Cambuslang Salary from £70,800 to £88,500 Plus up to 20% annual bonus, Car Allowance and Family Cover Healthcare Permanent/Hybrid Closing Date: 15/09/2026
Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. 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.
What you’ll be doing- Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team of Transmission Design Engineers responsible for developing the Basic Engineering solutions for major capital projects.
- Drive innovation, value-led engineering and investment planning decisions to support the Transmission project programme while reducing asset lifecycle costs.
- Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary engineering team to deliver efficient, cost-effective design solutions.
- Oversee front-end engineering design across the full SPT Transmission project portfolio.
- Identify and implement engineering improvements within standard design solutions.
- Ensure the team is effectively resourced and support organisational change to achieve business objectives.
- Embed Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements into all engineering solutions.
- Solve complex engineering challenges through technical expertise, innovation and sound engineering judgement.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project delivery and business performance.
- Define engineering scope during the early project development phase.
- Provide technical advice on emerging business requirements and future network needs.
- Lead, develop and performance manage a team of professional engineers.
- Support training, coaching and mentoring to build team capability and succession.
- Degree qualified in Engineering.
- Chartered Engineer status.
- Strong experience in the design and delivery of large-scale electrical infrastructure or transmission projects.
- Proven leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Experience applying CDM regulations, designer risk assessment and Health & Safety best practice.
- Knowledge of innovative engineering technologies and sustainable design solutions.
- Understanding of transmission plant, equipment and network operation.
- Minimum Criteria Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or equivalent experience.
- Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience.
- Experience in electrical infrastructure and transmission network design.
- Previous people management experience.
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 reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase 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…
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