Overhead Line Project Engineer

SSE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking an Overhead Line Project Engineer based in Scotland to support 132kV/275kV/400kV projects as part of the Net Zero journey. The role combines technical leadership with delivery across the project lifecycle, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external contractors.

The successful candidate will have strong overhead line design experience, familiarity with PLS-CADD, and a technical degree or HND. A proactive approach and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Overhead line engineering experience across 132kV/275kV/400kV projects.
• Ability to lead on engineering governance and risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overhead line engineering support across full project life cycle for major projects.
• Lead on engineering governance for selected projects and coordinate disciplines.
• Represent engineering in strategic, commercial, programme and site meetings.
• Promote safety via CDM procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project Managers to mitigate risks.

Skills

Overhead line eng

Engineering design

Project governance

Communication

Education

Technical degree/HND

Tools

PLS-CADD

Engineering software

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 – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + 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 Transmission’s 'Pathway to 2030' programme and wider Net Zero journey, we are seeking an Overhead Line Project Engineer to support the development and delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects.

Based within the Project Engineering team, you will provide technical leadership and engineering support across the project lifecycle, with a primary focus on 132kV, 275kV and 400kV AC overhead line systems. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with engineering, quality and regulatory requirements.

We welcome applications from experienced candidates with overhead line engineering skills gained within client, contractor or consultancy environments, ideally within the electricity transmission sector.

You will

• Provide overhead line engineering support for major 400kV, 275kV and 132kV projects across the full project life cycle, working as part of a multidiscipline project engineering team.
• Take on a Lead Project Engineering role on some Projects, leading on engineering governance, co-ordination of all Engineering Disciplines and support/assist others in the project team around managing engineering risks and utilising opportunities for the project to excel.
• Act as the point of contact for overhead line engineering and represent engineering at key strategic, commercial, programme and site project meetings.
• Promote and manage safety within the assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the project engineering is compliant with company, HSE and industry regulations.
• Work closely with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and mitigated.

You have

• Strong technical skills in overhead line development, design, and specification.
• Familiarity with overhead line design software (e.g. PLS-CADD) is advantageous but not essential.
• A technical degree or HND, with relevant experience in the field.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to explore design options and apply evidence-based decision-making.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver information effectively across all levels.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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-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.

If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.