Electrical Design Engineer – Major Projects, Flexible First

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a skilled electrical design engineer to lead design assessments for major electrical infrastructure projects, spanning feasibility to construction. You will work with framework partners and stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, high-quality and compliant with SSE standards while managing risk, cost and schedules.

The role includes travel across locations, potential car scheme and a permanent full-time position with Flexible First options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design or an HNC with substantial experience.
• Strong engineering design expertise with governance and CDM knowledge.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience engaging with external and internal stakeholders, including regulators.

Responsibilities

• Design assessment of projects including value and risk.
• Develop engineering design from feasibility to detailed design with framework partners to maintain quality control.
• Ensure works are carried out safely on site in line with SSE rules.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver designs that meet time, cost and quality targets.

Skills

Design governance

Risk management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC with experience

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a skilled electrical design engineer to lead design assessments for major electrical infrastructure projects, spanning feasibility to construction. You will work with framework partners and stakeholders to ensure designs are practical, high-quality and compliant with SSE standards while managing risk, cost and schedules.

The role includes travel across locations, potential car scheme and a permanent full-time position with Flexible First options.