Scottish Power
graduate scheme

Engineering Graduate Programme - England

Job description

Our Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to rotate across different operational sites and teams, giving you hands-on experience in everything from network planning and asset management to fault response and customer service.

Training is primarily office or site-based, but as you progress, you’ll enjoy increasing flexibility and responsibility as you move beyond the programme and into your engineering career.

Throughout your journey, you’ll be supported every step of the way, gaining the practical experience and professional development needed to thrive in the energy sector.

What you’ll be doing

Distribution Network Engineering

Relevant Degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Power Systems, Civil, or Construction Engineering.

  • Gain practical, hands-on experience in both field-based and office-based roles, supporting engineering teams in maintaining, upgrading, and responding to faults in critical infrastructure
  • Get involved in network planning, asset management, and customer service to understand the full scope of electricity network management
  • Contribute to decarbonisation projects and efforts to enhance network resilience
  • Rotate through different teams and functions, building a comprehensive view of how we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to customers
  • Collaborate safely in both office and field environments as part of a supportive, innovative team culture that values continuous improvement

Power Systems Analysis & Design

Relevant Degrees: Electrical, Electronic, or Power Systems Engineering.

  • Work alongside a team of skilled engineers to drive improvements and upgrades to our network
  • Assess network performance and design new infrastructure
  • Support customer connections like solar panels
  • Use simulation tools to optimise the grid

What’s in it for you

  • Training is primarily office or site-based, with increasing flexibility as you progress beyond the programme
  • Support toward IET chartership
  • Opportunities to gain network authorisations
  • Experience across diverse engineering environments
  • A career that supports clean, affordable energy for all

Where you’ll be working

You’ll be based in one of our operational regions — Merseyside, Mid Cheshire, North Shropshire — with a mix of time spent in the office and out on-site. This blend gives you the chance to see how our network works in the real world, connect with different teams, and gain hands-on experience that goes beyond the desk

What we are looking for

Honours Degree (or equivalent) at a minimum of 2:2 in relevant disciplines.

A full UK driving licence is required for this role. If you are currently unable to obtain one, we’re happy to explore alternative arrangements to support you. Please note that a full UK driving licence must be in place by September 2026.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
Cheshire
Merseyside
Shropshire
Salary
£35,000

plus £3,000 sign-on bonus + pension + a range of flexible benefits (opens in a new window)

Contract, dates and working times
Permanent

Full-time

How to apply

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

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Closing date:  4 January 2026

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