Senior Substation Main Plant Specialist; Drawing Office

Senior CAD Designer

Location:

Cambuslang

Salary:
From £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date: 15th July 2026

Scottish Power’s Drawing Office is growing to support increasing business demand, and we are seeking a Senior CAD Designer to join the team. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of high‑quality engineering drawing solutions for Transmission Network Projects. Reporting to the Plant Discipline Lead, you will play a key role in producing accurate, consistent drawing outputs that meet project, safety, and compliance standards.

You will utilise your expertise in engineering drawing production, strong technical knowledge within Plant, and your ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. We are looking for a flexible, self‑motivated individual with a passion for innovative engineering design and a drive to enhance team knowledge and capability. Your professional approach will contribute to a positive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.

• Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance on complex engineering drawing and modelling challenges.
• Lead delivery of drawing and BIM outputs for high‑complexity transmission projects.
• Review, validate, and approve engineering drawings and models to ensure full compliance with standards.
• Mentor and develop CAD Designers, driving best practice and consistency across the team.
• Support and plan team workload.
• Act as a key contact for stakeholders, resolving technical queries and coordinating across disciplines.
• Take ownership of QA processes and ensure compliance with audited standards (e.g. ISO / BS EN 9001).
• Define and improve drawing standards, BIM processes, templates, and workflows.
• Lead BIM coordination strategy including clash detection oversight and model governance.
• Oversee design change control, ensuring traceability and robust documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the Drawing Office.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring timely and high‑quality project delivery.

• Extensive experience in CAD/BIM within transmission, utilities, or complex infrastructure projects.
• Expert‑level proficiency in Autodesk tools including Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and Vault.
• Proven ability to lead and approve complex engineering design deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design standards, construction methods, and BIM Level2 workflows.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior designers.
• Ability to define and improve CAD/BIM standards and workflows.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading BIM coordination and clash resolution.
• High level of accountability with strong organisational and delivery skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.

• 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 purchases
• 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 ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

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

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