Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC)

SSE PLC; Kinross; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager to join their HVDC Engineering Team in Scotland. This role involves leading project engineers, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering complex engineering projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and proven leadership in engineering, with strong technical knowledge of transmission networks. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership benefits

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and complex civil projects.
• Strong grasp of legal and regulatory obligations in Transmission networks.
• Knowledge of industry standards and specifications applicable to projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of HVDC Engineering scope for assigned projects.
• Lead project engineers and coordinate all engineering activities.
• Promote safety and manage design management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in Transmission networks

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-disciplinary team management

Education

Relevant degree (preferably Chartered Engineer)

Job description

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

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

As part of SSEN Transmission Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we are looking for Assistant Engineering Managers to help drive forward our projects and who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us grow our teams to successfully deliver a network for Net Zero.

Many of the Pathway to 2030 projects are new HVDC projects. This role would sit in within the HVDC Engineering Team, and although direct HVDC experience would be desirable it is not necessary.

We encourage candidates with a strong multi discipline engineering / project management experience in either construction, consultancy, or client organisations within the Energy Industry to apply. A civil engineering bias to experience would be preferable for this role.

You will

• Work with the Project Engineering Manager, with responsibility for delivery of HVDC Engineering scope (LCP Gate 1 to Gate 4) for assigned project / package (typical value £700M - £2000M); working closely with Project Engineering Manager, Lead Project Managers and Project Managers (and Project Director as appropriate) to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and understood, and that appropriate measures are put in place to ensure that issues are dealt with pro-actively where practicable, and to minimise risk to project/asset quality and programme.
• Have direct Line Management responsibilities 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 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 Principle designer (PD) practice, with Project Manager, and review of construction methods (RAMS) and commissioning and operational safety requirements.
• Have responsibility 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

• Proven leadership in engineering with a relevant degree (preferably Chartered Engineer) and extensive experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex, civil-biased projects.
• Strong technical expertise in Transmission networks, including core and facilitating functions, with a solid grasp of legal and regulatory obligations.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation affecting Transmission network management, particularly CDM and ESQCR, and their implications for assets and projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications, with the ability to assess and apply relevant technical standards to diverse projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, capable of building relationships with consultants and experts, and effectively communicating complex technical issues to support senior decision-making.

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.

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

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.