Lead Engineer - Earthing and LV
Job in
Glasgow, Glasgow City Area, G1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Iberdrola Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reino Unido, Glasgow posted on:
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Fecha final: 2 de marzo de 2026 (Quedan 15 días para realizar la solicitud) job requisition :
R-25082
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***** Job Title :
Lead Engineer - Earthing and LV - Engineering Design and Standards
***
* Location:
Glasgow HQ
**** Salary from £60,800 to £76,
**** 000 + Excellent Benefits Programme
***** 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
*** The Earthing and LV Lead Engineer role is in Engineering Design and Standards, which sits within Process and Technology. As a Lead Engineer your focus will be to provide SPENs Transmission and Distribution (T&D) licenses with technical support and steer outputs through to senior management, peers and other operational units for your area of your specialism. You will lead the development and implementation of equipment specifications for Earthing and LV Service Positions to ensure legal & licence compliance.
* Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental matters.
* Lead the preparation of Earthing and LV technical specifications and guidance to ensure SPEN are compliant with statutory legislation.
* Actively engage with T&D equipment suppliers through engineering specification development, tendering processes and the approval of system assets.
* Lead communication with wider business stakeholders on the introduction of new plant, specifications and processes.
* Support T&D staff in relation to Earthing and LV Service Position related inquiries, including providing support to the Earthing Steering Group (including HV & LV sub-groups) and LV Asset Stewardship Group.
* Maintain an awareness of advances in technology, equipment and best practice and steer sustainable, innovative solutions across the Iberdrola Group.
* Participate and lead, as required, in Iberdrola global working groups such as INS and best practice forums.
* Represent SPEN interests at external national and industry bodies such as ENA, National Grid, BSI, CIGRE and the IET.
*** What you’ll bring
*** The candidate should ideally have experience gained through an operational and technical engineering role combined with knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- * Earthing at all voltage levels across T&D.
* LV service positions.
* Earthing and LV equipment standards & specifications.
* Network design philosophy & policy.
* T&D Network operations and Safety Rules.
* Asset Failure Investigation and reporting.
* Legal & licence obligations and conditions.
* Purchasing policy & legal obligations.
* Ability to devise solutions to complex problems & challenges.
* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical & non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
*** What’s in it for you
*** 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…
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