Civil Operations Engineer

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

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family, with scope for additional hours in line with operational requirements.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time |

The role

As a Civil Operations Engineer at SSEN Transmission, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV Transmission network. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading energy company while advancing your civil engineering expertise.

You will

- Be given the opportunity to develop pragmatic solutions to keep our existing 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV Transmission sites working to ensure a safe, flexible, and operational networks.

- Manage and undertake asset collection to create the world class asset management system that is managed by SSEN's Transmission team.

- Review and accept contractor designs for interaction with the SSEN's Transmission network,

- Project manage civil aspects of operational works and ensure that operation of plant and equipment is compliant with the company's Operational Safety Rules and industry best practice.

- Undertake structural assessments of buildings and bridges. 

- Be part of the team delivering the Network for Net Zero, while building your understanding of key safety legislation.

You have

- Knowledge of statutory, regulatory and licence requirements.

- The ability to develop a detailed operational understanding of electricity network technical and safety requirements, including outage management.

- Strong analytical and technical skills, with the ability to review performance issues and identify practical engineering solutions.

- The ability to build and develop effective working relationships with colleagues.

- A minimum HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), with experience in a utility or engineering environment.

A full and valid UK driving license is essential.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com /01738 275370 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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