Lead Engineering Manager - Offshore AC Engineering

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Lead Engineering Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects focusing on renewable energy growth. This role requires a strong background in electrical transmission, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in managing multidisciplinary teams. We offer competitive salaries and flexible benefits to support your work-life balance.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP and counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech and transport tickets

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading high-performing engineering teams.
• Expertise in managing engineering challenges and promoting safety in design.
• Ability to articulate complex technical messages and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of Engineering Managers and Senior Engineers.
• Drive a culture of personal development and high performance.
• Lead risk management and maximize opportunities to deliver value.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Innovation

Education

Qualification in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

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

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

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Lead Engineering Manager to join our Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects on Orkney, Western Isles and Shetland and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state‑of‑the‑art AC grid control and stabilisation technology.

The Lead Engineering Manager ensures effective management of regional multidisciplinary project engineering teams, supports the development and delivery of broad range of electricity Transmission projects which will facilitate the expansive growth taking place across our network.

You will

• Manage and develop a team of Engineering Managers and Senior Engineers, as well as supporting the broader regional project engineering team, to deliver innovative and value‑adding engineering solutions across a portfolio of development and delivery projects nearing £1bn in value.
• Drive a culture that focuses on personal development and high performance to enable our talented pool of Managers and multidisciplinary Engineers to fulfil their potential and increase the pivotal role they play in shaping strategic improvements and innovation necessary to accelerate the development and delivery of the vast network growth required to facilitate new renewable generation in the North of Scotland.
• Lead a team to diligently manage engineering risks and maximise opportunities to deliver value from money to the consumer and ensure that suitably competent resources, both internal and external, are available to maintain or accelerate programme dates.
• Promote and manage safety in design with particular focus on continual improvement in parallel with ensuring compliance to relevant legislation and effective delivery of CDM Principal Designer and Designer roles.

You have

• Strong experience in leading, developing and managing high performing engineering teams with a focus on innovation and continual improvement.
• A qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably a Fellow or Chartered Engineer, with extensive experience in a similar environment but most importantly a strong ability to facilitate effective and timely problem solving of engineering challenges.
• Relevant technical and commercial knowledge of the Electrical Transmission sector is preferrable, but experience from other relevant industries will be considered.
• As you'll be liaising with a wide range of individuals, you'll need to be able to clearly articulate expectations to a large team, relay complex and technical messages in an easy to understand manner to other stakeholders, and have the ability to negotiate and influence effectively at all levels.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 342963 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.

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