Lead Engineering Manager

SSE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Lead Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across multiple engineering teams in Scotland. The role involves overseeing substantial projects and fostering a culture of innovation and safety. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record, Chartered Engineer status, and strong regulatory expertise. This is an exciting opportunity to drive transformative infrastructure initiatives that contribute to a greener future. Flexible benefits and a supportive environment are provided.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP service

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) in Electrical Transmission.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate multiple design teams for major schemes.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet regulatory requirements.
• Mentor Engineering Managers and foster a high-performance culture.
• Implement best practices to enhance project performance.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence.

Skills

Leading high-performing engineering teams

Chartered Engineer status

Regulatory understanding

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary:

£78,400 - £117,600 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

The Lead Engineering Manager is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead at a defining moment for SSEN Transmission. As we accelerate towards Net Zero and deliver some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK, we’re looking for visionary leaders to join our Onshore Project Engineering team.

You’ll provide technical leadership and accountability for major schemes—including LOTI Projects (Skye, Argyll), ASTI programmes, and a dedicated Customer Connections team. Reporting to a Regional Head of Engineering (or Director of Project Engineering for Customer Connections), you’ll inspire multidisciplinary teams across Civil, OHL, Cable, Substation, and Protection & Control disciplines to deliver innovative solutions that power a greener future.

You Will

• Lead with Impact: Oversee and coordinate multiple design teams, managing complex technical interfaces to deliver aligned, value-driven outcomes across a portfolio exceeding £1bn.
• Drive Technical Excellence: Ensure engineering solutions meet and exceed business, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Inspire and Develop: Mentor Engineering Managers and Senior Engineers, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting career progression.
• Innovate for Tomorrow: Champion continuous improvement, share lessons learned, and implement best practices to enhance project performance and efficiency.
• Put Safety First: Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM and ESQCR regulations.

You Have

• A proven track record of leading high-performing engineering teams, with a passion for innovation and successful delivery of complex projects.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, with deep expertise in Electrical Transmission.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, statutory, and safety requirements for transmission projects, and the ability to translate these into effective strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to simplify complex technical information and build strong relationships.
• Commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, consultant frameworks, and delivering value through effective risk and resource management.

Join Us at a Defining Moment

Our Transmission business is growing at an unprecedented pace. This is your opportunity to shape the future of engineering, lead transformative projects, and leave a lasting legacy in the journey to Net Zero.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.