Lead Design Engineer – Flexible, Travel‑Ready Leadership

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work travel

Potential company car scheme

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is hiring a Lead Design Engineer to lead a varied design portfolio, delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions while driving team performance. You will work across Aberdeen, Perth or Dundee with 50% of weeks spent at these locations and travel to support projects.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive improvements, coordinate with contractor partners, and ensure outputs meet SSEN standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design or HNC with substantial relevant experience.
• Proven experience in people management and leadership.
• Strong engineering design expertise with governance and CDM knowledge.
• Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and collaborate across teams.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied design portfolio, coordinating internal and external resources to meet SSEN standards.
• Lead development from feasibility to final design approval with cost-effective solutions.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the design team, improving productivity and contractor performance.
• Identify improvement initiatives, set KPIs, and drive performance across the Engineering Design team.
• Collaborate with contractor design partners to deliver outputs on time and within budget.

Skills

People management

Design governance

CDM regs

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC with experience

Job description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is hiring a Lead Design Engineer to lead a varied design portfolio, delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions while driving team performance. You will work across Aberdeen, Perth or Dundee with 50% of weeks spent at these locations and travel to support projects.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive improvements, coordinate with contractor partners, and ensure outputs meet SSEN standards.