Applications Consultant

Applications Consultant

Location: Glasgow - Hybrid working

Salary: £51-64K (up to 15% Performance Bonus + Healthcare)

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. 

We're looking for an Application Consultant, to provide expert advice and guidance on the design, development, implementation and maintenance of IT applications that support the business transformation objectives of digital projects.

What you'll be doing

The Applications Consultant works closely with project managers, business analysts, end users and external vendors to ensure that the IT applications meet the functional and non-functional requirements of the business, as well as adhere to the relevant standards, policies and best practices across the Iberdrola group.

In this role, you'll contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT applications portfolio, by identifying and proposing enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and innovations that can deliver value to the business and its stakeholders.

A key part of this role is to create and maintain the models, templates and frameworks that will be used by the rest of the team in the implementation of the business requirements. You'll be responsible for working within the framework of IT applications which includes, Data Analysis solutions, Customer Service Digital solutions, and other Emerging Digital technologies.

This role will initially be dedicated to SPT projects.

What we're looking for

• Experience of Solutions Application Design.

• Experience of design modelling and document management tools

• Experience of Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodology is preferred

• Experience in collaborating with various external providers, to complete proof of concept exercises and run innovation projects.

• Highly developed problem solving and delivery skills with the ability to analyse complex issues, recommend appropriate solutions and manage projects to delivery these.

• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to distil technical issues into a form that can be digested by non-technical managers.

• Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders locally and globally.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme 

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding  

• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes 

• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change 

• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving 

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans 

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments 

• Life Assurance (4x salary) 

• Access to nudge' 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 .