Head of Substation Engineering – HV Transmission (Scotland)

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Interest-free loans

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Head of Engineering – Substations to provide technical and people leadership across the Substations discipline, shaping how we design, develop and assure the transmission network of the future.

Based from one of our Scottish locations, you will lead a team of around 40 engineers, drive governance, standards and innovation, and collaborate with SSEN Transmission and industry partners to deliver critical infrastructure for the energy transition.

Qualifications

• A degree-level engineering qualification; electrical engineering background preferred.
• Significant senior engineering leadership experience in safety-critical environments.
• Strong governance and design authority understanding; able to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the Substations discipline; set direction and standards.
• Lead Technical Authority for Substations; ensure robust governance across projects.
• Drive innovation and standardisation to improve project outcomes.
• Provide senior technical judgement on complex challenges balancing safety, reliability and cost.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of ~40 engineers and collaborate with partners.

Skills

High-voltage engineering

Engineering leadership

Technical governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Head of Engineering – Substations to provide technical and people leadership across the Substations discipline, shaping how we design, develop and assure the transmission network of the future.

Based from one of our Scottish locations, you will lead a team of around 40 engineers, drive governance, standards and innovation, and collaborate with SSEN Transmission and industry partners to deliver critical infrastructure for the energy transition.