Senior SCADA Engineer

Senior SCADA Engineer

Location: Glasgow HQ

Salary from £53,280 per year PLUS overtime opportunities – as well as a strong benefits package and career progression opportunities

Full Time / Permanent Flexible / Hybrid options

Closing Date: 26th October 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role

Technical Expert, responsible for the primary provision of project (and the secondary provision of support) expertise across all Energy Networks' RTS Systems Application Software, Configuration, Data, Hardware and RTU/Communications Infrastructure ensuring effective achievement of project deliverables and supporting the operational integrity, reliable performance and high availability (in service) of this business-critical 24/7 systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As Senior SCADA Engineer, you will plan and deliver your own work packages as directed, executing allocated work, recording, and reporting progress to the designated Project Manager - whilst functioning effectively as a member of a project team.

Providing the necessary technical expertise to ensure timely and successful resolution of RTS system faults that have been escalated from front line support.

Support the safety culture, ensuring all legislation and company rules, policies and procedures are adhered to.

Deliver project and customer service targets.

Pro-actively support the delivery of capital and revenue budgets in the RTS arena.

Coach and mentor of the RTS team in technical skills.

Advise the RTS Strategy & Projects Manager of any escalation issues.

Support the delivery of asset maintenance and replacement in line with agreed plans and budgets.

Participate as a member of the RTS External or Internal Standby Rotas (if and as required by the business).

What You Will Bring

Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.

Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Awareness of network development policies and procedures.

Developed customer service skills.

Expert knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.

Innovative in applying the latest technologies.

Developed negotiation and communication skills.

Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.

At least 3 years' experience in a senior technical role.

Minimum Criteria

Engineering qualification: HND/HNC (or equivalent significant relevant experience)

IT systems appreciation

Detailed working knowledge of SCADA

Database knowledge

At least 3 years' experience in the above technical discipline

Other Information

Hiring Manager: Nick Sullivan Level: EN6 Closing Date: 26th October 2025

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 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

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.

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

October-27-2025