Hydro Asset Maintenance Lead Engineer

SSE PLC; Inverness; Presencial; GBP 72 000 - 86 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/adopter

Paternity leave

Resumo da oferta

SSE plc is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive hydro asset maintenance, safety and reliability across the Affric Beauly and Connon Shin sections. You will lead engineers and technicians, directing work packages, risk management and long-term planning in a dynamic energy environment.

The role emphasises clear decision-making, coaching, and collaboration with operations to maximise hydro fleet performance while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.

Qualificações

• Degree in engineering or HNC with significant demonstrable technical experience.
• Proven experience in a process or engineering environment, ideally within Hydro generation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to coach others.
• Confidence to make clear, timely decisions in a challenging operational environment focusing on safety and risk.
• Strong commercial management capability with experience of operating and capital budgets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the maintenance team to deliver high safety standards from work package design to on-site completion.
• Own engineering risks across the section and prioritise activities to optimise asset performance.
• Develop the team through competency mapping and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage outage and budget plans with accurate forecasting and cost control.
• Provide engineering expertise and support to operational colleagues for sound decisions.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Engineering expertise

Communication

Analytical skills

Decision making

Commercial management

Formação académica

Engineering degree

HNC with demonstrable experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

SSE plc is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive hydro asset maintenance, safety and reliability across the Affric Beauly and Connon Shin sections. You will lead engineers and technicians, directing work packages, risk management and long-term planning in a dynamic energy environment.

The role emphasises clear decision-making, coaching, and collaboration with operations to maximise hydro fleet performance while managing budgets and stakeholder expectations.