Lead Transmission Operations Engineer – Aberdeen

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSEN Transmission in Aberdeen is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer to drive safe operation, maintenance and delivery of capital projects across the transmission network. Based in or around Aberdeen, you will lead a team of Operational Engineers and work with project teams to integrate new plant.

The role combines leadership with hands-on oversight of safety, network resilience and response activities, including standby duties and coordinating with Protection & Control and SCADA.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of operating and maintaining transmission plant and cable assets, with an understanding of asset management principles such as ISO 55000.
• Experience operating as a Senior Authorised Person, with the ability and willingness to continue supporting the team in this capacity.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills, with the ability to manage operational priorities, people and stakeholders effectively.
• An HNC-level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, with Chartered Engineer status, IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications and NEC3 awareness advantageous.
• A full, current driving licence and the flexibility to travel regularly across the operational area, including occasional working away from your base location.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Operational Engineers, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of capital projects alongside inspection, maintenance and fault-response activities.
• Provide visible leadership in line with the SSEN Leadership Blueprint, championing operational excellence and identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost and performance.
• Work closely with Protection & Control, SCADA and project teams throughout the capital project lifecycle, including construction, commissioning and the operational acceptance of new plant and equipment.
• Lead and coordinate operational response activities across the network, including standby duties and the response to major system faults and emergencies.
• Champion a strong safety culture, supporting the continual improvement of operational procedures, authorisations and contractor competence across the network.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Safety culture

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

SSEN Transmission in Aberdeen is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer to drive safe operation, maintenance and delivery of capital projects across the transmission network. Based in or around Aberdeen, you will lead a team of Operational Engineers and work with project teams to integrate new plant.

The role combines leadership with hands-on oversight of safety, network resilience and response activities, including standby duties and coordinating with Protection & Control and SCADA.