Lead Project Engineer

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SSEN Transmission Onshore AC, part of SSE plc, seeks a Lead Project Engineer based in Scotland to drive high‑value transmission projects from initial development through delivery, commissioning and handover to operations. You will lead project teams, co-ordinate interfaces across disciplines, mentor engineers, and ensure CDM/ESQCR compliance while delivering design assurance reviews for governance.

The role requires a full driving licence and flexibility to travel, with base locations including

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transmission projects from concept through handover.
• Strong communication to present complex technical information clearly.
• Mentoring and coaching of engineers within the team.
• Good knowledge of CDM and ESQCR regulations and implications.
• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineering; Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams across transmission projects with leadership and coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers and managers to mitigate design risks in pre-construction.
• Ensure CDM procedures and regulatory requirements are followed in design.
• Coordinate design assurance reviews and governance gate documentation.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and work with consultants/contractors for decisions.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring/coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Interface management

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen, Glasgow

Salary:

£51,600 - £77400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission Onshore AC are currently recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to support our growing portfolio of projects throughout the delivery of high profile, high value and technically complex projects on the Electricity Transmission network in Scotland.

The role is responsible for taking projects from initial development and design, through to delivery, commissioning and hand over to operations.

You will

• Lead and support project teams in the development and delivery of projects across transmission providing leadership, co-ordination, and ownership of interfaces between multiple technical disciplines where required.
• Work closely with our engineers and managers to help ensure that engineering design risks are identified and mitigated to ensure appropriate measures are put in place for the pre-construction phase.
• Implement and comply with CDM procedures and practices, and all other regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
• Prepare and co-ordinate design assurance reviews and the delivery of key project Gate documentation as per Large Capital Projects Governance.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers, helping to build capability within the team, while working collaboratively with consultants and contractors to enable effective decision-making.

You have

• Experience of project development and delivery, within Transmission or a similar industry, through the optioneering and initial design phases, with an ability to develop the optimum project solution, deliver to timescales and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and support informed decision-making. You build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring and coaching others to enable growth within an engineering team
• An excellent technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
• Degree qualified in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil or a related engineering discipline; Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable.

The role requires a full current driving licence due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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-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.