Civil Operations Engineer

SSE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Inverness is searching for a Civil Operations Engineer to oversee the safe operation of high voltage networks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive civil engineering knowledge and management experience, particularly in utility environments. Responsibilities will include developing operation manuals and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. A full UK driving license is essential. The position comes with a competitive salary and flexible benefits including discounts on health services and family entitlements.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and licensed requirements.
• Experience gained in a utility or engineering environment.
• Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data.

Responsibilities

• Gather data to develop operation and maintenance manuals.
• Manage asset collection from network field operations.
• Review contractor designs for interaction with the network.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and legislative requirements.
• Carry out civil engineering work safely.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical skills

Management skills

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Inverness

Salary: £49,559 - £56,757 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As a Civil Operations Engineer at SSEN Transmission, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV Transmission network. This is a key opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading energy company while advancing your civil engineering expertise.

You will

• Take responsibility for gathering data from new and existing 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV Transmission projects to develop operation and maintenance manuals, ensuring the design and construction of safe, flexible, and operational networks.
• Manage and undertake asset collection from network field operations and operational safety for the large scale portfolio of capital infrastructure works being managed by SSEN's Transmission team.
• Review and accept contractor designs for interaction with the SSEN's Transmission network, project manage civil aspects of operational works and ensure that operation of plant and equipment is compliant with the company's Operational Safety Rules and industry best practice.
• Be responsible for safely carrying out civil engineering work on the electrical network, by presenting Contractors documentation to Senior Authorised Persons to ensure worker safety near or on electrical systems.
• Ensure that all necessary legislative requirements have been delivered such as ESQCR, CDM & others.

You have

• In depth knowledge of statutory, regulatory and licenced requirements and detailed operational knowledge of the technical and safety requirements of an electricity network including outage management.
• Excellent analytical and technical skills to be able to review, understand and overcome technical performance issues and find engineering solutions.
• Management skills combined with previous experience of managing large teams and their performance.
• HNC (minimum) in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification in similar background with experience gained in a utility or engineering environment.
• Process & analyse large volumes of data and present results in a clear & concise manner.

A full and valid UK driving license is essential.

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 Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 275370 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.