Assistant Engineering Manager

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Car or car allowance

Performance bonus

Wellbeing & family benefits

Job summary

SSE is hiring an Assistant Engineering Manager for the Offshore HVAC Project Engineering team in Scotland. The role focuses on delivering HVDC-related offshore grid projects, with responsibilities across design reviews, contractor coordination, and TA preparation.

The successful candidate will lead engineers and ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The position is permanent, full-time, with Flexible First options.

Qualifications

• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline with significant experience leading multi-discipline teams.
• Strong knowledge of Transmission network and regulatory obligations for Transmission.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM and ESQCR and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC engineering scope for large capital projects (£100M–£1000M) from Gate 1 to Gate 4.
• Chair meetings with Contractors and stakeholders and organise design reviews.
• Direct line management of project engineers and co-ordination of engineering activities.
• Ensure clear communication of technical requirements to project teams and TA planning.
• Promote safety within the project portfolio, including CDM and RAMS review.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Multi-discipline teams

Technical risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

CEng (preferred)

Job description

Base Location:For this role, 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 – Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + 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 TransmissionsOffshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our newly formed Offshore HVAC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island and Offshore projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island and Offshore projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC grid control and stabilisation technology.

You will

• Work with the Project Engineering Manager, responsible for delivery of HVAC Engineering scope (Large Capital Projects Gate 1 to Gate 4) for assigned project / package (typical value £100M - £1000M); ensuring that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and understood, and appropriate measures are put in place to deal with issues, and minimise risk to project/asset quality and programme.
• Have general Project Co-ordination responsibilities, including chairing meetings with Contractors and other project stakeholders, organising design reviews and other technical sessions such as HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON and Design Authority Reviews.
• Assume direct line management of project engineers and responsible for the co-ordination of all engineering activities, including the selection and management of engineering consultants, and the technical direction of contractors.
• Ensure that project technical requirements are clearly and robustly communicated to project teams, and that project teams understand the requirement to refer technical issues to engineering. Responsible for early identification of technology elements requiring Technical Authority (TA) approval, and preparing the plan for TA approval, in conjunction with the technical team.
• Promote and manage safety within project portfolio, including Safety in Design, implementation of CDM procedures and Principal Designer (PD) practice, with Project Manager, and review of construction methods (RAMS) and commissioning and operational safety requirements.
• Be responsible for Design Management Plans, Engineering Works Information, scheduling of Design Reviews and ensuring competent project technical leadership (in conjunction with Project Engineering Manager and the Technical Authority).

You have

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Electrical and CEng) coupled with significant experience leading multi-discipline teams.
• Good technical knowledge of the Transmission network, with technical understanding of core elements, and high-level technical understanding of facilitating functions and an understanding of legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission.
• In depth technical knowledge of relevant legislation and the implications for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM and ESQCR.
• Built strong relationships and understanding of consultants and external industry experts and the ability to communicate and challenge complex technical issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

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.

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.