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Avangrid Network Engineer in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Title Network Engineer
Location Glasgow or Warrington (Hybrid)
Salary from £69,200, bonus up to 20%, family health cover and car allowance
Flexible Working Pattern
Help us create a better future, quicker
The IDNO Network Engineer is responsible for ensuring Sphere’s network design, engineering and technical standards are within strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory licence obligations and safety legislation for the electricity distribution network. This role will be the key technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for LV, HV and EHV network design across a nationwide portfolio of new distribution network assets.
As the SME, this role will act as a decision maker on engineering matters (engineering assurance sign off) within the Sphere team, providing key guidance to the Sphere Leadership team.
They will operate as the main technical interface with several Independent Connection Provider (ICP) Contractors managing their performance, quality and technical competency in the design of new Independent Distribution Networks (IDNOs). They will also act as the main liaison with the wider Distribution Network Operator (DNO) community and is responsible for working level industry engagement including with bodies such as the Energy Networks Association (ENA).
As the Sphere IDNO grows, the Network Engineer will be responsible for the management of customer requests to connect, alter or extend the Sphere network.
What you’ll be doing
Lead on engineering design to facilitate construction of new IDNO assets through relationships with ICP contractors, including having the accountability for establishing and evolving strategy and processes to ensure a consistent approach to design, health and safety management, land rights and project delivery.
Ensure engineering deliverables are successfully achieved or accelerated to facilitate the expected growth of the Sphere IDNO business in terms of asset base and expected revenue.
Act as the technical SME for Sphere and decision maker on technical matters; enabling streamlined decisions and being a key interface for ICPs during project construction.
Manage different sized ICP contractors, ensuring a standardised design approach across entire portfolio of sites to be adopted by Sphere.
Capable of proposing new and advanced engineering solutions with ICPs to enable accelerated delivery of projects.
Ensure that Sphere Design Philosophy & Principles and policies are adhered to by ICPs.
Participate and direct cross-discipline transfer of expertise with fellow Sphere colleagues, acting as a key link for interactivity with other departments and enable holistic technical decisions.
Lead engineering governance, assurance and approval for design submissions made by ICPs, with thorough attention to detail in the development of new network assets for Sphere adoption. Including holding delegated authorisation responsibility.
Provide engineering oversight and troubleshooting for complex engineering problems, both in construction of new assets and for the connected assets of Sphere once constructed.
Represent Sphere’s engineering position, and interests, at senior industry, regulatory and public consultations where required .
Responsible for setting and maintaining company-wide professional engineering working standards, practices and pace of delivery, acting as an engineering role-model, setting aspirational targets and encouraging technical rigour.
What you’ll bring
Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) or relevant experience, with postgraduate qualification preferred (MBA, Meng, MSc)
Proven experience of distribution network design and construction planning with expert knowledge of design standards up to 33kV.
Good commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer service and efficient network design whilst ensuring maximum return on investment.
Technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role within a utility environment. Experience of working with the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) preferred.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and demanding workload whilst under pressure.
Direct or indirect line management and leadership experience.
Capability to manage and influence challenging discussions / situations with internal and external relationships.
IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems, electrical analysis software and customer relationship management systems.
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 ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.
ScottishPower is 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 .
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April-1-2026
We are one of the main energy companies in the world, a leader in renewables, which champions the energy transition towards a low-emissions economy. We supply energy to nearly 100 million people in dozens of countries and develops its renewable, network and commercial activities in Europe (Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil, Mexico and Australia and maintains markets such as Japan, Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden and Poland, among others, as growth platforms.Do you want to be part of the energy of the future? Do not hesitate, join us!
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