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

Salary: c£50-£55,000 depending on experience + car/cash 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 have a number of opportunities for building services engineers to provide specialist engineering support on high profile and technically complex HVDC Converter Station and substation projects. 

These roles would suit an Experienced Building Services Engineer who has worked in a Consulting Environment or Contractor looking to take the next step into a client-side organisation.

Although Power Transmission experience is preferred it is not needed. Candidates with building service experience within data centres, industrial process systems (O&G, Chemical etc), and water industries are encouraged to apply. 

You will

Electrical Building Services

• Work with our Civil Building Designer, HVDC OEM and Tier 1 Contractors to develop, review and approve electrical building services designs and installations for our converter stations, which could include the following;
  • Small Power and Lighting 
  • Cable Containment Design
  • Fire Alarm Systems
  • Emergency Power Systems
  • Security Systems including CCTV
  • Telecoms
  • Integration of Building Management Systems into HVDC OEM Control System.

Mechanical Building Services

• Work with our Civil Building Designer, HVDC OEM and Tier 1 Contractors to develop, review and approve mechanical building services designs and installations for our converter stations, which could include the following;
  • Valve Cooling Systems (Pump, MCC, Cooling Fans, heat exchangers)
  • HVAC Climate Systems (air handling units, dehumidifiers, ventilation ductwork, dampers, etc)
  • General Plumbing and Pipework
  • Fire Protection Systems including deluge
  • Building Energy Performance calculations

General Responsibilities

- Define project scope and design from concept through to commissioning, including involvement in tenders, design reviews, and HAZID/HAZCON/HAZOP sessions.

- Champion best practice in building services design, identifying improvements, innovative technologies, and managing engineering risks.

- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team using Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM) to coordinate 3D models, manage clash detection, and respond to RFIs/TQs.

- Support installation and commissioning phases as an NEC Supervisor, ensuring technical compliance and quality.

- Work with Technical Authorities and the Engineering Manager to manage specification deviations, report progress, and mitigate project risks.

You have

- Ideally hold a Degree or MSc in Building Services Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer or working towards this or can demonstrate relevant experience.

- The ability to technically assess and critically challenge contractor submissions.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload.

- Familiarity with a range of technical solutions used in Building Services Installations.

- Confidence to represent Project Engineering at Contractor Reviews and presenting RIBA stage 3+ design submissions at Internal LCP Gate 3 Design Authority Review presentations.

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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