Civil Engineer

SSE plc; Perth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a Civil Engineer, where your expertise will drive the delivery of innovative offshore projects. This role focuses on managing significant transmission projects, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve net zero objectives. You'll be part of a dynamic environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. With a commitment to greener energy solutions and a range of flexible benefits, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in the energy sector while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar, preferably CEng or working towards this.
• Knowledge of Energy or Networks industries is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Civil Engineering delivery on assigned transmission projects.
• Promote and manage safety within assigned projects through CDM procedures.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Safety Management

Technical Communication

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + 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's Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our newly formed Offshore HVAC (Alternate Current) Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island and Offshore projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island and Offshore projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of-the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology in challenging environmental conditions.

You will

1. Be responsible for Civil Engineering delivery on assigned transmission projects of typical capital value £100M - £1B.
2. Promote and manage safety within assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and safety in design. Fulfilling the role of Designer or Principal Designer under CDM.
3. Have responsibility for defining scope and managing budgets for embedded engineering consultants and project driven engineering consultancy services.
4. Provide technical input for your specialist discipline as well as interfacing with other technical and project functions to ensure a co-ordinated approach to project delivery and identification and resolution of key risks.
5. Have some functional responsibility in specialist discipline for Engineers and for consultants and may need to coordinate the resourcing of engineers from other disciplines, subject to the scale of the project.

You have

1. A degree in appropriate engineering discipline (Civil Engineering degree or similar, preferably CEng or working towards this).
2. Knowledge and experience of Energy or Networks industries are preferable.
3. Good technical knowledge of industry standards and specifications, and technical specifications, and how to determine applicability of relevant standards.
4. In depth understanding of CDM Regulations.
5. The ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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.