Cable Project Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth / Aberdeen / Inverness

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As part of the SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we are seeking an experienced Cable Project Engineer to join our Offshore Delivery team to help drive forward our projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our projects include both state-of the-art AC cable system technology and HVDC cable systems to support grid reinforcement.  This role will include cable engineering in both onshore and offshore environments.

You will

- Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities such as options assessment, cable route development, landfall selection and risk assessment. This includes interdisciplinary collaboration alongside various teams including environmental and land consenting, geotechnical, civil and offshore installation engineers. Additionally, you will also support the development of technical specifications and support tender evaluation and contract negotiation. 

- As a key member of Designer and Principal Designer teams, promote the safety-in-design ethos and discharge these CDM duties on behalf of SSE Transmission. This includes risk reduction (technical, quality, health, and safety) to the point of elimination or as low as is reasonably practicable

- Review and acceptance of Contractor engineering and design deliverables for compliance with Employer's requirements, legislation and safe practice.

- Supervise installation and commissioning works for compliance with Employer's requirements and legislation.

You have

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- BEng/BSc qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. CEng status would be beneficial.

- Technical knowledge and experience in holding key technical position(s) during development and delivery of HVAC or HVDC transmission cable projects.

- Working experience and understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations; particularly with respect to roles of Supervisor and Principal Designer.

- Competent awareness and working knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and recommendations. 

- Excellent communication, time-management, and organisational skills.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com  / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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