Engineering Manager

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 – Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Perth

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + 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

Part of the Offshore Delivery directorate and reporting to the Lead Engineering Manager, the Engineering Manager is responsible for the technical governance and delivery of major capital projects underpinning our transition to Net Zero, each typically valued in the range of £700m to £2bn.

We have several opportunities across HVDC Converter Station and Cable System work packages.

You will

- Champion safety by fulfilling Designer/Principal Designer duties under CDM regulations and promoting exemplary safety practices within the team.

- Take responsibility for technical governance and risk management, including ownership of the Design Management Plan and mitigation of technical risks.

- Provide leadership and manage a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering confidence among team members and stakeholders.

- Ensure stakeholder engagement and maintain strong communication to support project delivery and team cohesion.

- Oversee quality assurance, implementing appropriate interventions to maintain standards across service, supply and installation.

You have

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

- A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Chartered Engineer status preferred)

- A proven track record in engineering management of large capital infrastructure projects

- Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills

- A working knowledge of electricity networks and the wider energy industry

- A practical understanding of relevant legislation, including CDM and ESQCR

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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