Assistant Engineering Manager (HVDC Converters)

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager – HVDC to help deliver Europe’s large HVDC converter station projects. Based in Scotland, you will spend significant time in office locations such as Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness and contribute to major energy infrastructure.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage risk, and drive engineering delivery from concept through commissioning, while promoting a Safety by Design approach and long‑term operational excellence.

Qualifications

• HVDC and high voltage electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with multidisciplinary projects and complex system integration.
• Ability to manage technical interfaces with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Engineering Manager in delivering HVDC engineering solutions across all project phases on major infrastructure projects (£700m–£2bn).
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across HVDC Control & Protection, High Voltage Plant and Auxiliary Systems; provide technical direction and ensure integration throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify, assess and manage engineering, quality and interface risks; proactively resolve issues to protect outcomes, programmes and asset performance.
• Manage and develop engineering resources, including project engineers, specialists and external design partners; support technical reviews to meet project requirements and standards.
• Champion Safety by Design and a strong safety culture, supporting safe construction, installation, testing and commissioning while maintaining quality and compliance.

Skills

HVDC engineering

Power transmission

Substation design

Control & protection

System integration

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Chartered status or progress towards chartership)

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 – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary

Up to £75k with growth opportunity within salary band. 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

Join SSEN Transmission's growing HVDC Engineering team and help deliver some of Europe's largest electricity transmission projects. As Assistant Engineering Manager – HVDC, you'll support the technical delivery of major HVDC converter station developments, coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing technical challenges and ensuring safe, integrated solutions are delivered to the highest standards. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your HVDC expertise and progress towards future engineering leadership positions.

You will

• Support the Project Engineering Manager in delivering HVDC engineering solutions across all project phases, from concept development through to commissioning and handover, on major infrastructure projects valued between £700m and £2bn.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across HVDC Control & Protection, High Voltage Plant and Auxiliary Systems, providing technical direction and ensuring effective integration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess and manage engineering, quality and interface risks, working closely with project leadership, contractors and stakeholders to proactively resolve issues and protect project outcomes, programme delivery and asset performance.
• Manage and develop engineering resources, including project engineers, specialist consultants and external design partners, while supporting technical reviews to ensure designs meet project requirements, industry standards and long‑term operational needs.
• Champion Safety by Design principles and a strong engineering safety culture, supporting safe construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities while maintaining engineering quality and compliance throughout project delivery.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, with Chartered Engineer status or demonstrable progress towards chartrship.
• Significant experience in HVDC, power transmission, substation design, control and protection systems, high voltage plant, or other utility‑scale electrical engineering environments.
• A strong understanding of complex system integration and the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Experience managing technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, with the ability to review, evaluate and challenge technical solutions where required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience supporting, mentoring and developing engineers. Knowledge of power system simulation studies would be advantageous.

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 plan sees 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, home‑grown 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 Hannah on [e-mail] / 01738 341147 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.