Cartographer

Location: Glasgow or Prenton

Salary: From £38,680 upwards Permanent, Hybrid (2-3 days in office per week)

Help us create a better future, quicker

At SP Energy Networks (SPEN) 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

The Cartographer, reporting to the Cartography team leader, will be responsible for the operational integrity, reliable performance, and high availability through highly accurate data architecture construction. Working closely with the Control Room, Districts, Network Digitalisation team and SCADA teams to ensure timely SCADA diagram updates, system validations and implementing diagram patches.

What you’ll be doing

• Responsible for SP Energy Networks’ RTS Systems, Master Diagram and Maintenance, ensuring the operational integrity, reliable performance, and high availability through highly accurate data architecture construction.

• Liaison with Energy Networks’ internal ‘customers’ in relation to timely and accurate data gathering.

• Coordinate with SCADA Support Engineers in relation to new construction projects and substation refurbishments including the RTU replacement programme on the Transmission and Distribution networks.

• Liaison with the NCP team in relation to new construction projects and substation refurbishments on the Secondary Distribution network

• Participate in validations of tele controllable sites except for controls (indication, alarms and analogues only) due to authorisation restrictions.

• Carry out Cartography duties including, the creation of patches, diagram builds and implement corrections to the diagram.

• Ensure timely and successful resolution of SCADA Scan System faults.

What you’ll bring

This post encompasses a wide range of technical specialists. The postholder will have a requirement to respond to several different challenges. The accountabilities are varied, and a degree of knowledge is required in each area to ensure effectiveness.

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.

• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.

• Advanced level of internal and external stakeholder management

• Expert knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.

• Innovative in applying the latest technologies.

• Developed negotiation and communication skills.

• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.

• Expert technical understanding of SCADA system/database applications and structures, RTU protocols and RTU hardware/software and RTS Systems applications and hardware.

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 >£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.

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September-11-2026