Lead Engineer - HVDC
External
Iberdrola · West Kilbride, Ayrshire, UKFull-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing HVDC Operations & Maintenance team, driving a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Provide technical leadership and specialist expertise across existing and future HVDC assets.
- Oversee the safe operation, inspection and maintenance of HVDC converter stations and associated plant in line with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Support the development, construction, commissioning and ongoing operation of new HVDC projects and interconnections.
- Manage HVDC-related contracts, marine interfaces and stakeholder relationships to ensure effective delivery and value for money.
- Coordinate outage planning and resource deployment to optimise network performance and asset availability.
- Build strong working relationships with internal teams, joint venture partners and external stakeholders.
- Drive operational excellence through performance monitoring, cost control and effective asset management.
- Support trainee development and contribute to wider Transmission Operations objectives and regulatory commitments.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of transmission operations, maintenance practices and HVDC systems.
- Experience with Protection & Control systems and transmission plant standards.
- Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Strong leadership, coaching and people management skills.
- Ability to manage complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions.
- Commercial awareness with experience managing contracts and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of SAP and asset management systems.
- Excellent communication, planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Senior Authorised Person status at transmission voltages (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum Criteria
- Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant post-qualification experience within a power, utilities or transmission environment.
- Proven experience operating and maintaining high-voltage transmission assets.
- Demonstrable experience working with HVDC systems and technologies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and asset management systems such as SAP.
Benefits
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%.36 days annual leaveHoliday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare Incentive Plan and Sharesave SchemePayroll giving and charity matched fundingTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposesCount us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate changeElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loansOptions to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy SP Energy NetworksHealth insuranceDental insurance
Additional Information
Lead Engineer (HVDC) Hunterston Converter Station Salary starting from £63,200 to £79,000 Permanent Closing Date: 13/07/2026 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.
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