Engineering Management Opportunities

SSE; Perth; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or cash allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP and counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/adoptio

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is recruiting engineering leaders in Scotland to join as Assistant Engineering Manager or Engineering Manager. You will guide multidisciplinary teams through development, design, construction, commissioning and handover of major transmission assets that support a net-zero network.

The role offers senior-level responsibility with a focus on safety, technical excellence and stakeholder collaboration across complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering with Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions in electrical transmission or regulated infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Strong technical judgement, risk management and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams with the right capability and resources.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation and sound engineering practice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote a positive safety culture through Safety by Design principles and CDM compliance.
• Ensure engineering specifications, standards and deliverables meet project and network requirements.
• Build relationships with project teams and stakeholders to keep engineering central to delivery.

Skills

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer

Engineering leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Base Location: For these roles, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow

Salary: £59,800 - £102,100 + car/cash 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 roles

SSEN Transmission Onshore AC have exciting opportunities for talented engineering leaders to join our growing business as either an Assistant Engineering Manager or Engineering Manager.

These roles are critical to the successful delivery of our major transmission infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the development, design, construction, commissioning and handover of assets that will help deliver a Network for Net Zero.

Whether you're an experienced Engineering Manager or looking to take the next step into engineering leadership, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, value-adding engineering solutions across a diverse and technically complex portfolio of projects.

You will

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring the right capability and resources are in place to deliver safe, high-quality engineering solutions.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation and sound engineering practice throughout the project lifecycle, identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities.
• Promote a positive safety culture through Safety by Design principles and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and CDM responsibilities.
• Ensure engineering specifications, standards and deliverables are implemented efficiently and effectively to meet project, operational and network requirements.
• Build strong relationships with project teams and key stakeholders, influencing decisions and ensuring engineering remains central to successful project delivery.

You have

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status or progression towards professional registration desirable.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions within the electrical transmission sector or a comparable infrastructure, utilities or regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading, mentoring or developing engineering teams and supporting the growth of engineering capability.
• Strong technical judgement, risk management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to assess complex engineering challenges and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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-anne.o'[e-mail] / 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.