Civil Engineer

Base Location: Reading, Havant, New Forest, Perth, Glasgow, Inverness. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of these locations.

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Large Capital Delivery’s Engineering Design and Consent Team. The Engineering Design and Consent Team carry out the feasibility and detail design work for the capital replacement & reinforcement of new and existing SSEN assets, to ensure the electricity network infrastructure is ready for NetZero. Our responsibility is to respond to challenging changes in our licence obligations, and growing levels of competition, with an annual budget in the region of £300M.

As the Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the civil design consultants, contract partners and SSEN Design Engineers. You will assist in designing and managing the civil elements of projects from initial high-level scope, through detailed design in to construction. You will work as part of a SSEN team supporting the development of these value engineered designs in a high quality, timely, cost effective, safe and efficient manner.

You will

• Develop detailed project designs that can be consented and safely constructed in compliance with SSEN standards and specifications.
• Review or verifying design calculations, checking and approving designs to ensure the most appropriate and cost-effective solutions are selected to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support the team by providing engineering or technical advice relating to the project designs.
• Support the Technical Authority team in the development SSEN standards and specifications.
• Assist with Development and Innovation of new ways of working.

You have

• A good understanding of Health and Safety Legislation including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015).
• A qualification (minimum of HNC level) in a relevant discipline or have demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and understanding of power system substation design and operation up to 132kV.
• An understanding of structural engineering, reinforced concrete structures, buildings, foundations, roads and pavements, drainage, flooding.
• A knowledge of Project Management and MS Office methodology would be advantageous.

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 Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814 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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