IMS Manager

Integrated Management System Manager SP Energy Networks, Hamilton International Technology Park, Blantyre. G72 0HT Salary from £66,000 with up to 20% Annual Bonus, Family Healthcare and Car Allowance Permanent / Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days remote) Closing Date: 11th September 2026 Purpose The Integrated Management System Manager (IMS Manager) is a role within the Quality, Environmental and IMS function, responsible for managing the team that maintains the governance, assurance and continual improvement of ScottishPower Transmission’s Integrated Management System. Reporting to the Head of Quality, Environmental and IMS, you will oversee the development, maintenance and effective operation of the SPT Integrated Management System across the end-to-end project lifecycle, including externally certified standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 55001. You will manage a team of specialists and Reporting Analysts to ensure work is planned, prioritised and delivered effectively, supporting audit readiness, consistent ways of working, timely reporting and appropriate escalation of risks, non-conformances and improvement actions. Responsibilities As IMS Manager, you will be responsible for leading, managing and developing the Integrated Management System (IMS) team, ensuring objectives, responsibilities and performance expectations are clearly defined and aligned with functional priorities. You will hold accountability for the overall IMS strategy, ownership and control environment, setting direction, allocating resources and managing competing priorities across management system governance, assurance, audit and improvement activities. Working collaboratively across SP Transmission (SPT), you will support process owners in embedding their ways of working within the IMS framework, while providing first-line management, coaching and performance oversight to direct reports and ensuring day-to-day operational delivery is effectively coordinated through the team. You will be responsible for the operational governance, maintenance and effectiveness of the Integrated Management System across SPT, ensuring it remains aligned with regulatory obligations, certification requirements and business needs. This will include managing the annual internal and external audit programme, ensuring audit scope, priorities, business readiness, corrective actions and escalation routes are coordinated and delivered effectively. You will provide functional leadership on significant IMS matters, advising the business on the impacts of organisational, regulatory, project delivery and system changes, while producing clear, consolidated management reports and recommendations for the Head of Quality, Environmental and IMS. These reports will provide insight into system performance, recurring issues, control effectiveness, capacity pressures and improvement priorities. In addition, you will develop the environmental KPIs and supporting evidence required to measure the performance of the Integrated Management System, including the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS). You will also collect, validate and submit environmental licence data to central teams to support assurance activities, scorecards and regulatory submissions. A key part of the role will involve overseeing the effectiveness of management system controls through digital platforms, audit findings, corrective actions and assurance outputs, ensuring timely follow-through and escalation where required. You will ensure robust arrangements are maintained for the control, review and communication of management system documentation, records and associated governance requirements. You will lead the prioritisation of management system improvement activity, ensuring lessons learned, audit outcomes, regulatory changes and transformation outputs are translated into proportionate and effective actions. Representing the function in management reviews, governance forums and cross-functional discussions, you will promote a consistent understanding of IMS requirements and expected standards across the business. You will be accountable for decisions relating to the design, implementation, assurance and continual improvement of the management system, escalating material risks, systemic non-conformances, resource constraints and strategic issues to the Head of Quality, Environmental and IMS where appropriate. The role also carries ownership of the SPT SharePoint IMS site and reporting platform, including responsibility for data quality and reporting governance. You will ensure that any material compliance risks, control weaknesses, audit issues or resource constraints are escalated appropriately where management intervention or strategic direction is required. What you’ll bring As an experienced management systems professional with a strong background in governance, assurance and continual improvement within complex operational environments, you will be degree qualified in Engineering, Quality, Environmental, HSEQ or a related discipline, or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience. You will have significant experience of management systems governance, audit and assurance within a complex Engineering, Utility, Infrastructure or Construction environments, together with proven experience of first-line people management. This will include coaching and developing teams, workload planning and performance management, ensuring individuals and teams are equipped to deliver against organisational objectives. A strong working knowledge of recognised management system standards is essential, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 55001 and information management requirements under ISO 19650. You will also have experience of leading or overseeing internal and external audit activity, managing corrective actions and non-conformances, and driving continual improvement initiatives across a business. You will possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret assurance data, identify trends, assess risk and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations. Excellent communication and influencing skills are equally important, enabling you to provide credible advice, challenge constructively and build effective working relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. A Lead Auditor qualification and Auditing experience would be advantageous. You will also be confident using Microsoft Office applications together with management system, reporting and document control tools. Minimum requirements To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate significant experience of management systems governance, audit and assurance within a complex Engineering, Utility, Infrastructure or Construction environments. You will have proven experience of first-line people management, including performance management and team development, together with a successful track record of leading or overseeing external ISO audits and internal assurance activities. You will have a strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and associated management system requirements, supported by a relevant degree qualification or equivalent professional experience. The role also requires a willingness to undertake occasional travel and short trips away from home, together with the flexibility to adjust working hours where required to meet business needs and operational priorities. 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’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 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 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 >£10.6 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 . #LI-DL1 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. I MPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below September-12-2026