Lead Design Engineer - Electrical, Flexible & Travel

SSE plc; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Flexible working

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to head a diverse design portfolio. You will oversee design outputs, ensure governance, and drive efficiency across internal and external resources to meet project requirements.

The role involves managing a design team, delivering cost-effective engineering solutions from feasibility through to final design, and collaborating with contractor partners to stay on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design or HNC with substantial relevant experience.
• Proven leadership and team coordination experience.
• Strong understanding of design governance and CDM regulations.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied project design portfolio across locations, ensuring outputs meet SSEN standards and are approved efficiently.
• Lead development and delivery of cost-effective engineering solutions from feasibility to final design approval.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the design team, drive productivity, and improve contractor performance.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives, set KPIs, and monitor performance across the Engineering Design team.
• Collaborate with contractor design partners to ensure timely, on-budget design outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Design governance

Project coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to head a diverse design portfolio. You will oversee design outputs, ensure governance, and drive efficiency across internal and external resources to meet project requirements.

The role involves managing a design team, delivering cost-effective engineering solutions from feasibility through to final design, and collaborating with contractor partners to stay on schedule and within budget.