Linxon has opened its first Scottish office on Bothwell Street in Glasgow, signalling a long‑term commitment to Scotland's transmission build‑out and strengthening its support for SP Energy Networks (SPEN) and SSEN Transmission, the country's two transmission owners.

The new hub will act as a focal point for Linxon's work across a pipeline of projects designed to connect new renewable generation and bolster the resilience of the power system. SPEN and SSEN Transmission say they are together investing around £34 billion over the next five years to deliver critical grid infrastructure underpinning Scotland and the UK's energy security and clean power ambitions.

Linxon, which has a strong record in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) for electrical substations and related assets, will initially create 25 new positions in Glasgow. Further recruitment is anticipated as delivery ramps up and the company's Scottish portfolio expands.

All posts are newly created and span a range of engineering and project operations disciplines, supporting the design and execution of complex transmission schemes that will expand and reinforce the high‑voltage network.

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The company said local hiring will be prioritised, with most roles to be filled in Scotland. Wider UK and international expertise will be drawn on only where specialist skills are scarce, alongside a clear commitment to building local capability and working with the Scottish supply chain.

Speaking at the formal opening event, Yousef Chamaneh, Linxon UK Country Manager, said: "The opening of our first office in Scotland marks a long-term commitment by Linxon to Scotland's energy future. In partnership with SP Energy Networks and SSEN Transmission, we are here to help deliver the resilient infrastructure the country needs while creating lasting social and economic value for communities across Scotland."

Guy Jefferson, Transmission Managing Director at SP Energy Networks, said: "We're at the helm of the biggest grid rewiring since electrification and with that comes jobs, supply chain contracts and an economic boost for Scotland.

"Linxon is one of many businesses playing a key role in our £5.4bn strategic agreement partnership and this office opening and resulting jobs are testament to the benefits our investment is bringing.

"With much more to come, the investment in our electricity grid will bring increased resilience and security, enable more homes, business and industry to connect and deliver lasting benefits in an all-electric future."

Celebrating the office opening, Sandy McTaggart, Director of Offshore Delivery at SSEN Transmission, said: "The scale and pace of grid investment now underway across Scotland is unprecedented, and strong delivery partners like Linxon are critical to making it happen. Their decision to establish a permanent base in Glasgow is a clear vote of confidence in Scotland's role at the heart of the UK's clean energy future, and it will help ensure we have the engineering capability, local presence and skills needed to deliver vital transmission infrastructure safely, efficiently and at speed."

Linxon's Glasgow office is expected to operate as a collaboration hub for clients, partners and the wider supply chain, supporting the delivery of major transmission projects that will unlock clean power, strengthen energy security and generate economic benefits across Scotland.