Part-time Project Engineering Opportunities

Base Location: Flexible | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots in Scotland - Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: up to £60,000 pro rata, depending on experience and role + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

A perfect opportunity if you are a working parent looking for family-based flexibility; wanting to reduce your hours for life/work balance; moving towards retirement and want to share your expertise, or have other responsibilities that need that flexible approach.

Due to our continued growth within SSEN Transmission, we have several opportunities for part-time discipline engineers to help deliver our ambitious growth plans for the future, particularly the “Pathway to 2030” ('Pathway to 2030' underpins £7bn+ investment in north of Scotland transmission network | SSE) and our NetZero 2050 plans. Ideally, we are looking for a minimum of 21 hours a week with flexible working patterns from 3- 5 days. There are various specialisms required which include:

- Civil Engineering.

- Overhead Lines.

- Substations.

- Cables.

You have

- Previous responsibility for the associated Engineering discipline delivery on assigned projects of typical capital value £200M - £1B.

- The ability to provide technical input for your specialist discipline as well as interfacing with other technical and project functions. 

- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of Energy or Networks industries are preferable.

- Good technical knowledge of industry standards, technical specifications, and how to determine applicability of relevant standards.

- A degree in appropriate engineering discipline (preferably CEng or working towards this).

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 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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