Cable Project Engineer

SSE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced EHV Cable Engineer to join their HVDC Project Engineering team. The role supports engineering design activities, promotes safety standards, and oversees compliance in project installations. Candidates should possess a minimum BEng/BSc in a relevant field and technical experience in HVDC/HVAC projects. This permanent position offers a salary range of £50,100 - £75,100 plus benefits, and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Qualification of minimum BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Technical knowledge with HVDC/HVAC transmission cable projects.
• Understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Competent awareness of industry standards and specifications.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities.
• Promote safety-in-design ethos and discharge CDM duties.
• Review contractor engineering and design deliverables.
• Supervise installation and commissioning compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers throughout their traineeship.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time-management

Organisational skills

Technical knowledge in HVDC/HVAC

Mentorship skills

Education

BEng/BSc in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Base Location

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

Salary

£50,100 - £75,100 + car / car 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 have EHV Cable Engineering opportunities to join our HVDC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our projects include state‑of‑the‑art AC and DC cable system technology, and traverse marine and terrestrial environments across the UK.

Our Cable Project Engineering roles are key in driving technical excellence, quality of installation, best practice, and resolution to design risks/technical issues. These roles reside within SSEN Transmission’s Offshore Project Engineering Team and primarily focus on HVDC/AC cable projects. Experience with Transmission networks is advantageous, although not essential. We encourage candidates with a project engineering background, ideally with HV/EHV cable engineering background in contractor, consultancy or client organisations to apply.

You will

• Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities such as options assessment, cable route development, landfall selection and risk assessment. This includes interdisciplinary working alongside various teams including environmental and land consenting, geotechnical, civil and offshore installation 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 Transmission. This includes risk reduction (technical, quality, health, and safety) to the point of elimination or as low as is reasonably practicable.
• Review and acceptance of Contractor engineering and design deliverables for compliance with Employer's requirements, legislation and safe practice.
• Supervise installation and commissioning works for compliance with Employer's requirements and legislation.
• Support and mentoring of junior engineers, ensuring they are adequately supported throughout traineeship.

You have

• Qualification of minimum BEng/BSc qualification level in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Technical knowledge and experience in holding key technical position(s) during development and delivery of a HVDC or HVAC transmission cable projects.
• Experience and understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations; particularly with respect to roles of Supervisor and Principal Designer.
• Competent awareness and working knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and recommendations.
• Excellent communication, time‑management, and organisational skills.
• Experience and enthusiasm for giving mentorship/guidance to junior engineers and building technical excellence within the team and wider business.

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 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 at [e-mail] or 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.

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.