Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC)

SSE Enterprise; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC) in Glasgow to join their Project Engineering team. This role involves overseeing complex cable projects, leading engineers, and ensuring adherence to design governance within the organization. The ideal candidate should possess strong engineering qualifications and project management experience, with a focus on delivering energy solutions for a net zero future.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits including online GP

Interest-free loans for transport

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Qualifications in engineering required (BEng/CEng).
• Experience overseeing multi-discipline teams in construction projects.
• Strong skills in communication for technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager and lead cable project execution.
• Ensure robust design and engineering governance across all project phases.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of project engineers.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Team Leadership

Engineering Governance

Education

BEng/CEng qualification in engineering

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SSE Enterprise

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC)

• Job Number: 554657
• Closing at: Jul 7 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £58,100 – £87,100 + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

SSEN Transmission are currently recruiting an Assistant Engineering Manager to join our Project Engineering team and help drive forward our HVDC Cable projects. The ideal candidate brings with them multi-discipline engineering experience within the construction industry (in client, contractor or consultancy organisations). Additionally, we want them to bring new ideas and a growth mindset to help us deliver a network for Net Zero.

You will

- Support the Engineering Manager and wider team throughout development and execution of assigned cable projects (typical scope of work value £700M – £2,000M).

- Apply robust design and engineering governance across all project phases and coordinate assurance “Gate” reviews.

- Lead and line manage a multidisciplinary team of project engineers.

- As a key member of Designer and Principal Designer teams, promote the safety-in-design ethos and discharge these CDM duties on behalf of SSE (reducing risk to as low as is reasonably practicable).

- Support and collaborate with other stakeholders (such as project management) to ensure technical requirements, risks and opportunities are clearly defined, communicated, and managed.

You have

- BEng/CEng qualification in appropriate engineering discipline.

- Experience in a senior/lead role, overseeing a multi-discipline team and construction project, throughout full project lifecycle.

- Strong literary and interpersonal communication skills, particularly when explaining complex technical issues and recommendations to senior management in a clear and concise fashion.

- Competent knowledge and understanding of electricity networks and the legal/regulatory constraints within which SSEN Transmission operates (e.g. ESQCR, CDM).

- Experience and proficient understanding of ECC and FIDIC contracts.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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 or 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.