HVDC Engineering Lead – Assistant Manager (Scotland)

SSE; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements e.g. maternity/pat

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager – HVDC to drive engineering solutions across all project phases for large HVDC projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing interfaces with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery from concept to handover.

The position offers a base in Scotland with 50% office presence, a salary up to £75k plus car or cash allowance, bonus and family-friendly benefits. Flexible first options available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership.
• Significant HVDC, power transmission, substation design experience.
• Experience managing technical interfaces across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Engineering Manager in delivering HVDC engineering solutions from concept to commissioning and handover for major projects (£700m–£2bn).
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across HVDC Control & Protection, High Voltage Plant and Auxiliary Systems.
• Identify, assess and manage engineering, quality and interface risks with project leadership and contractors.
• Manage and develop engineering resources, including project engineers and external partners; support technical reviews to meet project requirements and standards.
• Champion Safety by Design and maintain safety culture throughout delivery.

Skills

HVDC engineering

Power systems

Substation design

Multidisciplinary leadership

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status / progress

Job description

SSE is seeking an Assistant Engineering Manager – HVDC to drive engineering solutions across all project phases for large HVDC projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing interfaces with contractors and stakeholders, and ensuring safe, compliant delivery from concept to handover.

The position offers a base in Scotland with 50% office presence, a salary up to £75k plus car or cash allowance, bonus and family-friendly benefits. Flexible first options available.