Lead Design Engineer — Hybrid (Power & Infrastructure)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym discounts

Online GP

Counselling

Cycle to Work

Family leave

Job summary

SSE plc is hiring a Lead Design Engineer to lead a varied design portfolio and deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective engineering solutions. You will drive team performance, manage the design group, and coordinate with contractor partners to meet project requirements.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Design (or an HNC with relevant experience), strong leadership, and excellent negotiation and communication skills. Travel across UK locations is expected, with a company car policy possible.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design (preferred) or HNC with relevant experience.
• Proven leadership and team coordination experience.
• Strong design governance and CDM knowledge.
• Experience delivering high-quality work under deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied project design portfolio, coordinating internal and external resources while ensuring all design outputs meet SSEN standards and are approved efficiently.
• Lead the development and delivery of cost-effective engineering solutions, from feasibility assessments through detailed design packages to final design approval.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the design team, driving productivity, strengthening customer service, reducing costs, and enhancing contractor performance.
• Identify and deliver improvement initiatives, set performance targets, and manage KPIs across the wider Engineering Design team.
• Work collaboratively with contractor design partners to ensure design outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with project requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC with relevant experience

Job description

SSE plc is hiring a Lead Design Engineer to lead a varied design portfolio and deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective engineering solutions. You will drive team performance, manage the design group, and coordinate with contractor partners to meet project requirements.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Design (or an HNC with relevant experience), strong leadership, and excellent negotiation and communication skills. Travel across UK locations is expected, with a company car policy possible.