Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth or Glasgow.

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering manager, to join our HVDC engineering team specifically related to our cable system design packages. The HVDC Engineering Manager (Cables) is a key person to drive engineering governance, build engineering resilience and provide critical support to the strategic projects which underpin our Net Zero ambitions.

You will

- Own technical governance, including ownership and execution of the Design Management Plan (DMP), for HV cable system infrastructure projects (land and subsea).

- Manage technical risk reduction, leadership and senior decision making for respective projects.

- Support and guide a multidisciplinary team of project engineers, specialist consultants and engagement with key stakeholders.

- Forecast and support the coordination of resources and technical support for respective project portfolio.

- Have commercial forecasting and ownership of budget/spend for departmental and project engineering activity.

You have

- A minimum BEng level qualification in a relevant discipline (preferably with CEng).

- Proven track record in design/engineering management of large capital infrastructure projects within a client organisation.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, presentation, and organisational skills.

- Experience and understanding of NEC/FIDIC contracts and relevant industry regulations (such as CDM and ESQC).

- Experience and understanding of transmission networks, EHV cable systems and subsea engineering.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 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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