Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Location: HQ

Salary from £53,280 - £66,600 per year PLUS a strong benefits package and career progression opportunities

Full Time / Permanent

Flexible / Hybrid options

Closing Date: 23rd October 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks is part of the ScottishPower Group of companies. We provide power on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain.

We do it responsibly. We do it with respect for people and for the environment. We do it looking at the long term, not just today. We do it innovatively.

We're dedicated to delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to all of our customers 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Through our Transmission and Distribution network we provide power to customers in Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire as well as Central and Southern Scotland.

Role

The Operational Control Centre Outage Planning department. Responsible for arranging network access on SPEN’s HV, EHV & transmission networks.

This position is in the Transmission planning section of the Outage Planning Department, however successful candidates may also be required to work in the Distribution section at times.

To apply high technical standards to operational outage planning for the Transmission network.

Work with the System Operator to co-ordinate all system users and network outage requirements on SPEN’s transmission network ensuring the network remains safe and secure. Assist the Control Room with the delivery of all planned Transmission outages.

Successful candidates may train as a “Transmission Control Person” and support the control room as part of their role as a Transmission Planning Engineer. A part time shift pattern would apply, if applicable.

What you will be doing

Principle Accountabilities

Personally contribute to develop and establish an integrated distribution and

transmission planning team.

Deliver Co-ordinated weekly and day-ahead transmission and distribution plans to the Control Room for delivery of the outage programme.

Deliver co-ordinated long-term transmission outage plans for submission to the National Electricity System Operator (NESO).

Contribute to all aspects of customer service associated with the planning function, proactively and reactively, as appropriate, to meet all customer service KPI’s.

Contribute to the planning interface between all system users.

Application of the planning interface with NGESO to optimise system access for the business and the security of supplies to our end customers.

Personally contribute to the Planning team to ensure achievement of required level of performance from the planning team, individually and collectively.

Contribute as an effective member of the Operational Planning Team.

Undertake the duties of Control Person to assist the Control Room in the execution of the planned system outages.

What you will bring

The successful candidate will possess the following experience:

Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices

Committed to achieving the highest standards of customer service

Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.

Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.

Working knowledge of the relevant regulatory documentation.

Awareness of network development policies and procedures.

Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.

Developed customer service skills.

Expert knowledge of the application of System Security Standards and the interplay with system capability elements

Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Distribution/Transmission and possibly generation.

Good understanding of the Company Safety Rules and supporting procedures for working on HV electrical equipment.

Expert user of PowerOn and PI systems

Working knowledge of power system analysis tools and techniques demonstrating a detailed understanding of load flow and contingency analysis

Minimum Criteria

Engineering qualification, degree level/HNC with significant relevant experience

Relevant similar experience in an operational role

Computer literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite

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 .

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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowOctober-24-2025

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