Lead Engineering Project Manager

Lead Engineering Project Manager# Iberdrola Group | Careers## Lead Engineering Project Manager Apply:
United Kingdom, Cambuslang:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 10, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
R-34318
** Lead Engineering Project Manager – Core Projects Design
**** From £63,200 - £79,000 – plus a competitive benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities
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* Location:

Cambuslang, Glasgow
**** Permanent / Full Time
**** Closing Date: 09/11/26
** 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.
*** Help us create a better future, quicker
****** Role
* ** Lead the development and delivery of engineering designs for transmission infrastructure projects (substations, overhead lines, and underground cables) from concept through to detailed design. Ensure technical excellence, compliance with SPEN standards, and alignment with strategic and regulatory objectives.  Provide mentoring and technical leadership to engineering professionals, and act as the key interface between internal and external stakeholders throughout the design lifecycle.
*** What you’ll be doing
*** Lead the engineering design process for transmission projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.  Responsible for leading the coordination of the basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for civils/main plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment on big scale and priority projects.  Provide technical guidance and tutoring to Project Engineers and Engineering  Project Managers, acting as Subject Matter Expert (SME), and supporting professional development through coaching, structured feedback, and knowledge sharing.  

Coordinate internal and external design resources, ensuring integration across disciplines and alignment with SPEN’s engineering governance.  Ensure engineering team is working efficiently and effectively according to Engineering Key Performance Indicators  Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with SPT requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for projects.  Coordination/Preparation/Review of design drawings and specifications for construction/procurement on big scale and priority projects  Management of external design contractors, consultants and surveyors.  

Advice on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to Civil/Plant/P&C/OHL/Cables and other equipment on big scale and priority projects.  Define engineering requirements for input to System Construction Authorization (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation on big scale and priority projects.

Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with relevant standards (ENA, IEC, BS) and SPEN’s internal governance. Ensure adherence to SPEN’s engineering governance processes, including technical approvals, change control, and document management.  Responsible for providing technical assessment on design, construction and operation areas on tender submissions and reporting recommendations to engineering coordinators and projects team.  Tender assessment of engineering (including suppliers), support to project management on the assessment of bids.  

Perform all duties with and promote internally and externally a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental compliance and continuous improvement.  Drive…