Operational Maintenance Civil Engineer (North)

SSE; Inverness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE’s Civil Delivery Engineer role is based in Inverness, Scotland North, overseeing civil infrastructure across onshore wind, solar, and battery projects. You will lead maintenance, asset integrity, and refurbishment while coordinating with Operations, Engineering and external contractors to optimise performance and extend asset life.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, proven asset management experience, and strong stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience managing civil assets, maintenance programmes and contractors.
• Knowledge of UK Construction Health & Safety legislation (CDM 2015) and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil assets management across onshore wind, solar and battery sites, ensuring maintenance and defect resolution.
• Manage integrity and performance of civil infrastructure (foundations, tracks, drainage, retaining structures, culverts, balance of plant).
• Deliver civil engineering projects from specification to completion, including contract management and refurbishment."
• Provide technical support to operational teams by monitoring asset health and developing proactive maintenance strategies.
• Develop and manage budgets, collaborate with stakeholders, and support long-term asset life planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Asset integrity

Project delivery

Health and safety leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Base Location:

Scotland North - Inverness, Contin

Salary:

£Competitive depending on skills and experience + company vehicle + 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 a Civil Delivery Engineer within our GB North Operational Portfolio, you'll play a key role in managing the civil infrastructure that supports some of the UK's most strategically important renewable energy assets across Scotland. Operating across a diverse portfolio of onshore wind farms, solar developments and battery storage sites, you'll ensure our civil assets remain safe, reliable and fit for the future.

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management and external contractors, you'll lead the delivery of civil maintenance, refurbishment and asset integrity programmes across sites throughout the Highlands, Islands and wider Scotland region. You'll provide technical expertise throughout the asset lifecycle, helping to maximise performance, extend asset life and support future investment, repowering and development opportunities across the portfolio.

You Will

• Lead the safe and effective management of civil assets across onshore wind, solar and battery sites, ensuring maintenance, defect resolution and engineering activities are delivered in line with health, safety and environmental legislation and industry best practice.
• Manage the integrity and performance of a wide range of civil infrastructure including wind turbine foundations, access tracks, drainage systems, retaining structures, culverts, hard standings and associated balance of plant infrastructure, identifying risks and implementing effective engineering solutions that support safe and reliable operation.
• Deliver civil engineering projects from specification through to completion, including contractor and contract management, refurbishment, repair, replacement, decommissioning and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring quality, safety and value for money.
• Provide technical support to operational teams by responding to reactive issues, monitoring asset health, developing proactive maintenance strategies and driving innovative engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Develop and manage maintenance and project budgets, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, communicate technical and safety improvements across the business, and support long‑term planning for asset life extension, repowering and decommissioning.

You Have

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience within infrastructure, construction, utilities, energy or renewable generation environments.
• Experience managing civil engineering assets, maintenance programmes, engineering projects and contractors, with a strong understanding of asset integrity, contract management and project delivery.
• Knowledge of UK construction health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, with the ability to undertake technical, safety and environmental risk assessments working sometimes at height and in restricted spaces.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across operational teams, contractors, suppliers and external partners while influencing technical decisions at all levels.
• A proactive and innovative approach to engineering, with excellent organisational skills, the ability to work independently and remotely, and experience managing budgets, identifying continuous improvement opportunities and delivering operational outcomes.

While based in Scotland, the role will also involve occasional travel to other remote operational sites across the country (Shetland & Orkney Islands) UK & Ireland. Occasional overnight stays will be expected as part of this role so a full and valid driving licence will be essential.

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.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

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] 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.