Control Support Engineer - Emergency Preparedness

SSE PLC; Perth; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Control Support - Emergency Preparedness Engineer for SSEN Transmission’s Perth control centre. You will strengthen emergency preparedness, response and business continuity by designing processes, coordinating real-time operations, and liaising with regulators and industry partners.

The role requires a degree-level qualification (HNC considered) and extensive experience in emergency planning and operational resilience within the electricity sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency planning, operational resilience, incident response or safety-critical engineering environments.
• Excellent knowledge of the electricity industry and interfaces with regulators and grid operators.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear reports and procedures.
• Ability to analyse and advise on emergency planning and business continuity in real-time control.

Responsibilities

• Act as expert support for control teams from operational planning to real-time operation, assessing risks and translating into preparedness documentation.
• Develop, review and manage emergency planning, preparedness, response and major incident documentation to keep the network operating during critical scenarios.
• Maintain assurance records and ensure compliance with Operational Safety Rule, Grid Code, and OFGEM requirements.
• Provide technical input during incidents and support effective command, control and decision-making; coordinate post-incident reviews and lessons learned.
• Lead representation at internal and external working groups and engage with industry partners including OFGEM, NESO, TO & DNO.

Skills

Emergency planning

Operational resilience

Incident response

Business continuity

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level qualification

HNC (minimum)

Job description

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth

Salary: £64,085 - £76,581 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control Support - Emergency Preparedness Engineer to join SSEN Transmission’s Control Centre in Perth.

As part of the Operational Resilience team, you’ll support real‑time control, outage planning and system readiness, through the design and continual improvement of emergency preparedness, response and business continuity arrangements. You’ll develop processes and strategies that strengthen regulatory and statutory compliance, operational performance and emergency preparedness, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

You will

• Act as expert support for our control teams, from operational planning to commissioning to real time operation, by assessing operational risks and translating them into preparedness documentation.

• Develop, review and manage key emergency planning and preparedness, emergency response and major incident documentation, to ensure continued operation of the network during critical and emergency scenarios.

• Maintain assurance records, ensure Network Control compliance with Operational Safety Rule, Grid Code, System Operator - Transmission Owner code, and OFGEM requirements.

• Provide technical input during incidents and support effective command, control and decision‑making. Coordinate post‑incident and post‑exercise reviews and embed lessons learned.

• Lead representation at internal and external working groups and take part in discussions with industry partners including OFGEM, NESO, TO & DNO.

You have

• Degree level qualification, although qualifications to HNC level (minimum) with the relevant industry experience will be considered.

• Experience of emergency planning, operational resilience, incident response, business continuity or a safety‑critical engineering environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the electricity industry, including interfaces with the regulator, the Electricity System Operator, other Transmission Owners and Distribution Network Operators

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured reports and procedures. Strong organisation and stakeholder‑management skills, with confidence working across operational and senior leadership teams

• Ability to analyse and advise others on emergency planning, business continuity, incident management etc. within a real time control environment.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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 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.

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