Transmission Technician

Transmission Civil Technician (East)

Cambuslang (with various field locations across the SPT Network)

Salary starting from £37,560 (D.O.E) per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Operational Support team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

We are looking for a technician to assist the Senior Project Engineer in managing the Transmission Operations Civils department. The postholder will provide essential support to operational staff, enabling the safe and reliable operation of our network.

This role is based at our Cambuslang site, with the requirement to travel to various field locations across the SPT Network.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in delivery of SPT civils OPEX and CAPEX programmes, faults and emergency works, inclusive of project finances and contract management.

• Assist with the management of system defects and the delivery of repair programmes in conjunction with the Senior Project and Planning Engineers.

• Contractor management and field supervision of transmission civil works to ensure works are being delivered efficiently.

• In liaison with Operations Staff, accurately collate all relevant information regarding repair or follow up work and pass to relevant stakeholders for continuation.

• Monitoring and reporting of Contractor Activities.

• Assist with environmental repairs at Transmission Sites.

• Carry out site and operational risk assessments on associated contractors

• Awareness of and compliance with Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and update them on issues as that arise whilst working with your team towards a zero-accident culture.

• Capture feedback and issues from Operational Safety and Compliance Audits, Quality Audits etc and address any non-conformances.

• Deliver excellent customer service to all aspects of your operation. Actively promote and strive to deliver customer service standards within area of responsibility.

• Take responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities and contributes to the achievement of team goals by providing support, advice, encouragement, clear direction and coaching when appropriate.

What you’ll bring

• The ability to manage work programmes, carry out resource planning and lead and motivate a team

• Knowledge of civil activities required within Transmission Substations and Transmission Plant and Equipment (Preferable).

• Willingness to embrace new technology and work to provide solutions to allow efficient maintenance and repair of Transmission Equipment.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate as a minimum:

• Relevant civil experience

• Able to demonstrate technical competence in relation to Transmission Civils and Maintenance Activities

• Site Management Safety Training / Safety Passport

• Knowledge of HASAWA Regulations

• Full valid driving licence

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 ScottishPower, 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 Smartsave financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

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, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

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 careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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