Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking an experienced Electrical Design professional to lead the design assessment and drive engineering design from feasibility through to construction. You will work with framework partners to ensure quality outputs while controlling risk, cost and schedule, including on-site safety.

The role requires strong governance understanding, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design preferred; or HNC with substantial relevant experience.
• Strong engineering design expertise with governance and CDM awareness.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a team.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills, with external/internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design assessment, evaluating value and risk for projects.
• Develop engineering design from feasibility to detailed design with framework partners.
• Ensure on-site safety and compliance with SSE safety rules.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes and manage risks.

Skills

Electrical design

Governance & CDM

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation & communication

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC or equivalent with experience

Job description

Base Location:Thatcham, Reading or Portsmouth/Havant. You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of these locations.

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

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering major electrical infrastructure projects, helping to shape designs from early feasibility through to construction. Working closely with framework partners and stakeholders, you'll ensure designs are practical, high-quality and deliver the best outcomes while effectively managing risk, cost and programme requirements.

You will

• Be responsible for the design assessment of projects including the evaluation in terms of value and risk.
• Manage and develop the engineering design from feasibility studies through to detailed design with framework partners to ensure projects are maintaining quality control of design outputs in line with SSEN standards,
• Ensure all works are carried out safely (on site) through the application of SSE safety family and five golden rules.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Design (preferred), or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) with substantial relevant experience.
• Solid engineering design expertise, with a strong understanding of design governance and CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines and thrive in collaborative team environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience engaging successful with external and internal stakeholders including regulatory bodies

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 341814 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.