ScottishPower Renewables is at the forefront of development of the Renewables industry through pioneering ideas, forward thinking and outstanding innovation. Our ambitious growth plans include Offshore Windfarms in East Anglia with our team leading the Group’s International Offshore development with over 40 operational Windfarms which we manage through our world leading Control Centre at Whitelee Windfarm, near Glasgow.
At ScottishPower Renewables, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.
Belonging to the Project Team and reporting to the Offshore Fabrication & Expediting Department Manager, the Fabrication Project Engineer will support Fabrication strategies, plans, tendering, negotiating and managing medium-scale Offshore Fabrication works.
The Fabrication Project Engineer will also plan and implement Fabrication and expediting procedures and best practices which will include Site management of Offshore Fabrication contractors and associated interfaces to ensure quality, best practices, and excellent HSE performances.
Responsibilities
Preparing technical specifications for Fabrication contracts, implementing Offshore Structural/Fabrication/Electrical/Marine standards, procedures, tools, best practices and quality requirements, you will be required to assist delivery of Fabrication contracts/projects with a number of interfaces (Design, Main equipment, Offshore Works and other suppliers) and coordinate to manage within the Offshore Wind projects.
Supporting the Lead Fabrication Project Engineer with the evaluation and selection of the Fabrication/Supplier Contractor within major fabrication projects, you will participate in technical tender meetings, review offers from bidders and prepare the bid assessments whilst providing advice on Structural/Fabrication/Electrical/Marine works and testing solutions/risk levels to the package, identifying cost effective solutions which are fully evaluated and that the risk profile is fully understood by the package.
Ensuring site delivery of construction works is appropriate and consistent with specification, budget and timetable without compromising safety, following best quality practices and observing the maximum respect for Health, Safety and Environment, you will assist with electrical integration in additional project packages, especially Free Issue Equipments (FIE’s) packages and designers, including co-ordination, planning and all material, FIE logistics and certifications of approval for the Onshore Fabrication phase of the project.
Controlling, managing and assisting Engineering and Design Teams with all site queries raised during Fabrication activities, liaising with responsible people in Head Office and minimise response time to Contractors, you will manage medium scale project sites (Manufacturing facilities, Fabrication sites, Marine Warranty Surveyors, Load outs, Transfer of custodies, Site Logistic) under delivery including Contractors, Consultants and Supervisors.
Manage site hand over from Fabrication delivery to Installation, Commissioning or O&M, you will also support with the QHSE team to develop QHSE plan for Fabrication works, ensuring a high standard of health and safety at site.
What you’ll bring
The successful candidate will hold knowledge of Offshore Fabrication processes, standards and best practice with knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation associated with Offshore/Marine delivery key packages. GWO or Site Management Safety Training would be desirable.
To be successful in a role you will need to demonstrate as minimum:
- Degree and professional qualification in relevant Engineering discipline, preferably Structural or Marine Engineering (Master or Bachelor Engineering)
- Site experience on Offshore Design or Construction works for Offshore Wind, Oil & Gas, Shipbuilding or Power Industry
- Familiar with Offshore Design codes for Fabrication, testing and design of Offshore Structure electrical standards (DNV)
- Flexible to travel regularly to attend meetings and work at different project sites or European countries, particularly Germany, France, and Spain.
Whats 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 will double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it is 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 is 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 purchases
- 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 are 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 will 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.
