Engineering Manager

SSE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SSEN Transmission in Scotland seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the delivery of a major capital cable infrastructure project. You will provide technical leadership across land and subsea systems from design through commissioning, while coordinating with project, construction, commercial and contractor teams.

This is an office-based role with regular travel to project sites in the north of Scotland and the Western Isles; you will manage technical risk, governance and interfaces

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering; Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Significant engineering management experience on large-scale capital infrastructure projects.
• Experience operating within client, contractor or major project delivery environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to articulate complex technical matters to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering management across detailed design, construction and commissioning.
• Manage governance, design assurance, and engineering risk and change control processes.
• Coordinate interfaces across multiple disciplines and project teams to align decisions and manage risks.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team and foster a strong engineering culture.
• Promote safety, quality and technical assurance across construction and commissioning.

Skills

Engineering management experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Technical governance

Change control

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status preferred

Job description

Base Location

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Perth

Salary

£85,000 - £102,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN Transmission is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to support the delivery of a major capital cable infrastructure project. Leading multidisciplinary engineering activities across land and subsea cable systems, you'll provide technical leadership, governance and design assurance throughout design, construction and commissioning.

Working closely with project, construction, commercial and contractor teams, you'll help manage technical risk, coordinate engineering interfaces and ensure successful project delivery while maintaining robust engineering standards.

This is primarily an office-based role, with regular travel to project sites across the north of Scotland and Western Isles. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with site teams and experience first-hand the construction of nationally significant energy infrastructure in some of Scotland's most unique and inspiring locations.

You will

• Lead engineering management activities across detailed design, construction and commissioning, providing clear technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage technical governance, design assurance, engineering risk and change control processes, ensuring compliance with SSEN standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate technical interfaces across multiple disciplines and project teams, ensuring engineering decisions are aligned and project risks are understood and effectively managed.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration, capability and a strong engineering culture across the project.
• Promote excellence in safety, quality and technical assurance, supporting CDM requirements and maintaining engineering oversight throughout construction and commissioning.

You have

• A degree in an engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Significant engineering management experience on large-scale capital infrastructure projects, including design and construction delivery phases.
• Experience operating within client, contractor or major project delivery environments, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of technical governance, design assurance, engineering risk management and change control within complex project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Knowledge of electricity networks, transmission infrastructure, cable projects or the wider energy sector would be beneficial but is not 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 plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 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 Hannah on [e-mail] / 01738 341147 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.