Team Lead

Team Lead Location: United Kingdom, Motherwell Substation Inspectors Team Leader Eurocentral Salary starting from £45,400 to £56,750 Permanent Closing Date: 16/06/2026 Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve. At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team. What you’ll be doing To lead and coordinate substation inspectors, generator technicians, and contractors in delivering inspections, maintenance, and repairs safely, on time, and within budget, while ensuring compliance with company standards and performance targets. Contribute as an effective member of the Transmission Network Operations management team, supporting strategic and operational objectives. Continuously review procedures and processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies. Support the delivery of the department’s work programme, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Lead and support team performance management, conducting regular reviews and identifying and progressing development opportunities. Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers within Energy Networks to ensure successful delivery of business objectives. Always deliver and uphold gold-standard customer service. Analyse and interpret information presented in a variety of formats, demonstrating strong comprehension and adaptability. Perform analysis on business performance data to support informed management decision-making. Translate analysis outcomes into actionable insights, ensuring appropriate escalation, recommendation, or implementation based on business impact. What You’ll Bring Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation in financial, technical, and business contexts. Proven ability to manage programmes of work within budget, while maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and quality. Excellent analytical, report writing, and presentation skills. Working knowledge of statutory regulations, including the Electricity Supply, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR). Good understanding of relevant company policies and governance frameworks. Exceptional customer relationship skills, aligned to delivering gold-standard service. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, while developing, coaching, and mentoring others where required. Minimum Criteria Educated to HND level (or demonstratable equivalent experience). Full UK Driving Licence. Proven experience in a similar role within a relevant operational or technical environment. 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 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. Mobility Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below June-17-2026