Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC)

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as an Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC) in Glasgow, focusing on HVDC Cable projects. Bring your engineering expertise to support project development while leading a multidisciplinary team. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including performance-related bonuses and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP service

Interest-free loans for transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Overseeing multi-discipline teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong literary and interpersonal skills to communicate technical issues.
• Knowledge of electricity networks and regulatory constraints.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in development of assigned cable projects.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of project engineers.
• Apply design governance and coordinate assurance reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Project management

Education

BEng/CEng qualification in appropriate engineering discipline

Job description

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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 | Flexible First 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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Science, and Engineering

• Industries

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