Senior Energy System Specialist

Having the flexibility to thrive in a new and rapidly developing space are critical. As part of this team, you can expect to inform the future development of the energy sector through strategic relationships, optimisation solutions and energy plan development: 

• Own and maintain relationships across local, regional and national bodies, providing direct support for energy planning activities and active relationship management in line with department, DSO and business requirements. 

• Support on SP Energy Network’s input to, and review of LAEPs, LHEES, LDP and any equivalent strategies, leading on inputs as required. 

• Support on the risk assessment of, and processing of data requests from external parties as part of our formal processes. This will include direct engagement with, and support of external stakeholders with their energy planning through network context, representing the business on specific meetings and forums. 

• Support on Strategic Optimisation and LCT Optioneering activities across our licence areas – providing strategic input through technical network analysis, project management and cross department co-ordination to deliver regulatory outputs and taking the lead on these outputs when required. 

• Identify new opportunities to deliver value through people, tools and processes to improve our overall offering externally to our stakeholders. 

• Work alongside our Projects & Strategy team, who lead on the delivery of key regulatory techno-economic projects and delivery of critical DSO projects 

Delivering impactful projects through project management and analysis, you will: 

• Support the delivery of key projects or initiatives, supporting their implementation across SP Energy Networks. This includes delivery of key DSO requirements for ED2 (such as optimisation or optioneering work, input to the DSO incentive and SOO reports on an annual basis) and key preparations for ED3. 

• Accountability for reporting requirements (such as internal reporting, DARs), generation of reports / analysis on energy planning support and outputs. This includes keeping department management informed on a regular basis of key internal and external activities. 

• Support the development and training of the more junior members of the team as required. 

• Provide stakeholder engagement for, and internal reviews of our DFES, including other appropriate network planning publications alongside ongoing engagement with the RESP 

• Representation on industry working groups / forums to influence the direction of key developments in the sector 

• Support on business change programmes across SP Energy Networks for the implementation of new technical, commercial or policy approaches 

What you’ll bring 

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

• Electricity network design experience is advantageous – demonstrating technical, regulatory and business knowledge. 

• Project Management experience with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects and programmes of work to a high degree, both individually and working with others within the department 

• High level business planning, financial awareness and strategic thinking 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the abilities to influence and persuade effectively 

• High degree of emotional intelligence, including good listening skills, tact, diplomacy and political awareness 

• Analytical skills and attention to detail, with advanced experience with full suite of MS software including Excel, Word & PowerPoint 

• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and demanding workloads 

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 2045. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£10 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 [email protected].