Life at SSE

Powered by people who care

SSE is the UK and Ireland’s clean energy champion. We’re building the world’s largest offshore wind farm, delivering 1000s of new jobs, and developing enough renewable energy projects to power 2 in 3 UK homes.

How are we doing it? People power.

Working with us means joining a team of 14,500 dedicated people who genuinely care. Whether we’re fixing power lines, helping customers, or inventing the energy technologies of tomorrow, we work as a team, look out for one other, and keep each other safe.

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Providing energy today, building a better tomorrow

We know that actions, not just ambitions, will power society’s journey to net zero. Our SSE values guide every decision we make, and every action we take.

Safety

If it's not safe we don't do it

Service

We can be relied on to deliver.

Efficiency

We focus on adding value.

Sustainability

We do the right thing for people and the planet.

Excellence

We innovate to improve the way we do things.

Teamwork

We work together in an inclusive and collaborative way.

What's it like to work at SSE?

There’s a real sense of togetherness at SSE. Inclusion isn’t a buzzword here – it’s how we achieve amazing results while making sure everyone feels heard and supported. Whatever your background, wherever you’ve come from, we’ll listen to your ideas, respect who you are, and make you feel part of our brilliant team.

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Six months as a Trainee Engineer

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My journey to a low carbon career

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Working with us

We offer a wide range of careers for people with diverse skills, expertise and ambitions, in the UK, Ireland and beyond. Our flexible benefits package is designed to support the important things in life, like family commitments and finances, wellbeing, and work / life balance. Many of our roles offer hybrid working, letting you split your time between office and home and we're happy to talk flexible working too.

Our locations

We have over 350 sites across the UK & Ireland, from bustling city centre offices to mountain-top wind farms in the most remote corners of the land.

Our Locations

Benefits

We take care of our people with flexible benefits that support their wellbeing, finances, lifestyle, and personal growth.

Employee Benefits

Flexible working

We trust our teams to know where they do their best work. We work flexibly, so our people can achieve their goals and have time for the other stuff that matters.

Flexible Working

Being part of the community

At SSE, we care about each other and the communities we work and live in. That's why we're committed to supporting and giving back. Hear from some of our team in the Highlands about how they're making a difference.

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