Assistant HVDC Engineering Manager – Multidisciplinary Lead

SSE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / cash allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements: maternity/adamsn?

Job summary

SSE's SSEN Transmission is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager – HVDC to drive technical delivery for major HVDC converter station developments in a challenging, high-value environment. You will coordinate engineering teams across Control & Protection, HV Plant, and Auxiliary Systems, ensuring safe, integrated solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Based in Scotland with 50% office presence, you will influence design decisions, manage interfaces with contractors and stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering, with Chartered status or progress toward it.
• Significant HVDC and power transmission experience in utility-scale projects.
• Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects and managing interfaces.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities; knowledge of simulation studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HVDC engineering

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Electrical/Power Systems engineering degree

Chartered engineer status or progress

Tools

Power system simulation software

Job description

SSE's SSEN Transmission is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager – HVDC to drive technical delivery for major HVDC converter station developments in a challenging, high-value environment. You will coordinate engineering teams across Control & Protection, HV Plant, and Auxiliary Systems, ensuring safe, integrated solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Based in Scotland with 50% office presence, you will influence design decisions, manage interfaces with contractors and stakeholders, and