Aberdeen-Based Lead Transmission Operations Engineer

Sse Enterprise; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits: GP and counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements: maternity/adopt-

Job summary

SSEN Transmission in Scotland is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer to lead a team of Operational Engineers, delivering capital projects while maintaining safe operation of the transmission network around Aberdeen.

You will combine operational leadership with project delivery, ensuring safe integration of new plant and equipment while maintaining network resilience and performance. A senior role requiring strong leadership, driving safety and effectiveness across the operation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of operating and maintaining transmission plant and cable assets.
• Experience operating as a Senior Authorised Person, with the ability and willingness to continue supporting the team in this capacity.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills, with the ability to manage operational priorities, people and stakeholders effectively.
• An HNC-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, Chartered Engineer status, IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications and NEC3 awareness advantageous.
• A full, current driving licence and the flexibility to travel regularly across the operational area, including occasional working away from your base location.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Operational Engineers, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of capital projects alongside inspection, maintenance and fault-response activities.
• Provide visible leadership in line with the SSEN Leadership Blueprint, championing operational excellence and identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost and performance.
• Work closely with Protection & Control, SCADA and project teams throughout the capital project lifecycle, including construction, commissioning and the operational acceptance of new plant and equipment.
• Lead and coordinate operational response activities across the network, including standby duties and the response to major system faults and emergencies.
• Champion a strong safety culture, supporting the continual improvement of operational procedures, authorisations and contractor competence across the network.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

HNC-level qualification in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications

NEC3 awareness

Tools

SCADA knowledge

Protection & Control familiarity

ISO 55000 familiarity

Job description

SSEN Transmission in Scotland is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer to lead a team of Operational Engineers, delivering capital projects while maintaining safe operation of the transmission network around Aberdeen.

You will combine operational leadership with project delivery, ensuring safe integration of new plant and equipment while maintaining network resilience and performance. A senior role requiring strong leadership, driving safety and effectiveness across the operation.