Lead Engineer - Data Analysis

ScottishPower; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Lead Engineer - Data Analysis

Location: Glasgow

Salary from £60,800 to £76,000 + benefits

Hybrid working

Help us create a better future, quicker

The postholder will provide leadership in the management of data related to the asset management functions of the SP Transmission business. They will analyse data, provide insights and lead engagement in industry working groups and collaborative activities across the business. They will be responsible for developing new methods to improve capability, advise on asset performance and risk while ensuring the efficient management of network assets and delivery of outputs.

What you'll be doing

1. Management of significant volumes of data to enable development of strategic long-term asset risk plans and the management and review of these through effective communication with the transmission licence functions.
2. Leading the continuous improvement of the Network Asset Risk Metric (NARM) methodology and reporting requirements during the RIIO Price Controls using a data-driven approach.
3. Leading the development and implementation of adequate tools to properly manage network asset risk and annual reporting against the Baseline Risk Outputs.
4. Assess the network risk impact of changes in the asset management plan delivery and ensure that all variances are well documented and justified in line with the current regulatory framework.
5. Analyse diverse data sets across the SP Transmission business to ensure that asset intervention plans are well evidenced, reflective of the business need and reflect a cost-effective delivery which delivers benefit for the business and consumers. Develop network policies and strategies to achieve this in a coordinated manner.
6. Ensuring asset condition data is used consistently in SPT within the NARM methodology to inform asset management decisions and regulatory reporting obligations. Identify asset insights from the detailed assessment of asset data to inform our asset management approach.
7. The production of the NARM related annual regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with the Licence Obligations.
8. Engaging with key industry stakeholders on the technical development of asset modelling and network risk management, ensuring that SPEN's position is well understood and viewed favourably.
9. Organising and planning workload across multiple simultaneous activities to align with deadlines and competing pressures from various parties.

What you'll bring

The postholder will be a strong communicator (written and verbal) and be able to effectively present and report information to all, they will have good influencing and collaborative skills as well as excellent customer service to exceed expectations.

It is essential that the individual has an understanding and awareness of key business drivers and commercial context in which SPEN operates and can balance customer service, financial obligations and Environmental and safety priorities.

The individual will be comfortable managing and analysing large and diverse data sets and be comfortable presenting key metrics to influence business decision making.

Minimum Criteria

1. Degree in Electrical Engineering, data science or relevant experience.
2. Chartered membership of the IET or equivalent, or working towards this.
3. Expert knowledge of the NARM methodology and its application to the transmission network.
4. Experience and knowledge of physical assets and their management.
5. Experience in programming/coding, data management and presentation.

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.