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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Structural/Civil OHL Engineer to join our newly formed Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology.
You will
-Prepare and review designs through the development and execution phases, including, for example, route selection, substation tie-ins, and stage-by-stage diagrams.
- Promote best practices within the OHL design and installation by suggesting improvements in specifications, technology options, and the management of engineering risks.
- Manage and promote safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring that engineering issues comply with relevant company, HSE, and industry regulations.
- Be responsible for Engineering delivery on your assigned projects, with a typical capital value of £50m to £ 100m. Working closely with Engineering Managers, Lead Project Managers and Project Managers you’ll ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and understood, and projects are successfully delivered.
You have
- Demonstrable experience working on the transmission network with knowledge of Overhead lines specifically development/design/specification and be comfortable to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
- A good technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications of this for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR is essential.
- Effective communication skills, and you should be able to communicate often complex technical issues clearly and concisely to facilitate decision making by senior management.
- Confidence in working alongside key stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally with an appetite for building strong, lasting relationships.
- Ideally, a Degree qualification in Mechanical, Civil or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or on 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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