Electrical Design Engineer – Major Infrastructure (Flexible)

SSE; Thatcham, Portsmouth, Havant; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking an experienced engineer to lead design assessment and develop electrical infrastructure designs from feasibility through to construction. You will collaborate with framework partners to ensure high-quality outputs while managing risk, cost and programme requirements.

The role requires travel across locations, with a company car or travel allowance considered. A driving license is essential and a base location includes Thatcham, Reading, or Portsmouth/Havant.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design preferred or HNC with substantial relevant experience.
• Strong engineering design expertise with governance and CDM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design assessment of projects, evaluating value and risk.
• Develop engineering design from feasibility to detailed design with framework partners.
• Ensure works are carried out safely on site in line with SSE safety rules.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Engineering design

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC (Electrical/Engineering)

Job description

SSE is seeking an experienced engineer to lead design assessment and develop electrical infrastructure designs from feasibility through to construction. You will collaborate with framework partners to ensure high-quality outputs while managing risk, cost and programme requirements.

The role requires travel across locations, with a company car or travel allowance considered. A driving license is essential and a base location includes Thatcham, Reading, or Portsmouth/Havant.