Inspector, Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Help us create a better future, quicker

Location:

Cambuslang

Salary from £27,498 - £32,350

Closing Date 27/02/2026

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.

As Substation Inspector you should ensure Transmission sub‑stations and Grid Supply Point 11kV – 400kV are inspected for defects by carrying out inspection in accordance with the sub‑station inspection scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity to be working outdoors in the fresh air, on a variety of terrains, planning your workload within set working hours or flexible working hours. It would suit someone with a general engineering or electrical maintenance background and who is now interested in working in the compliance side of the Business.

You will be contributing as an effective member of Transmission OHL and Substations Maintenance team while undertaking routine inspection in accordance with inspection programme and inspection checklist e.g. fences, compound, building, batteries, to ensure substation security and various other activities and undertaking general tidying work.

Take remedial action on certain defects e.g. fence repairs, signage, etc. Excludes work on live equipment. Take readings from all sub‑station equipment i.e. transformers, voltage transformers and strive to eliminate customer complaints as an on‑site representative of the company.

• Ability to read cable pressure and relate to min/max pressure levels for cables.
• Ability to take readings and carry out checks on all items on inspection schedule e.g. circuit breakers/transformers/ fencing/building.
• Ability to undertake basic repairs to fences (replace missing plates etc).
• Attention to detail to complete checks with accuracy and consistency.
• Awareness of Health & Safety Requirements.
• Computer Literate.
• Full driver’s License (essential).

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%.

• 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

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s 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.

It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re 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, Scottish Power can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

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