Project Coordinator (Design)

Project Coordinator (Design)
Location - Prenton
Salary up to £41,800 per year (dependent on experience) - plus strong benefits package/extensive career progression opportunities
Full Time / Permanent 
Flexible / Hybrid options 
Closing Date: 22nd May 2024
 
 

Help us create a better future, quicker 
 
 
At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals. 

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company. 
 
 
Role 

The Project Coordinator will join an existing team responsible primarily for the planning and design of HV/LV Modernisation programmes, engaging with both external and internal service partners. Your role will involve design, monitoring and tracking the stewardship network security along with Management policies and meeting customer requirements.

What you will be doing

As the Project co-ordinator your role is to produce designs in accordance with unit or authorised prime costs to enable efficient delivery of outputs in relation to the Low/Medium Voltage Modernisation Programme. Your focus will be to Integrate asset stewardship values through sound engineering principles, coordinated planning, design and ownership to improve integrity, safety, and longevity of the electrical network in line with regulatory outputs.

You'll drive continuous performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback from internal and external service partners, while focusing on the agreed scope, volumes, and unit costs to exploit best value from the regulatory contract. Daily you'll lead an exemplary safety culture and ensures that all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through all activities and incorporated into project designs.

What you will bring

We would like to bring your knowledge of design standards of both Low and High Voltage Networks, along with your knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.

Your commercial awareness will support your ability to balance customer service, efficient network design, manage engineering and financial judgement providing solutions while driving maximum return on Low Voltage modernisation investment.

An understanding of operating systems such as SAP and Excel.

Minimum Requirements 

• Either a crafts qualification, apprenticeship, S/NVQ, or equivalent experience

• Experience in a project delivery role or network design role

• Relevant network construction and operational experience

• Computer literacy

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 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 £2 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.