Principal Engineer Building Services - Mechanical

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Online GP & 24/7 counselling

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is recruiting a Principal Engineer - Building Services to define technical policy and support future-ready projects across the transmission network. You will lead mechanical services design and validation, ensuring safety and reliability in our network.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status or dedication to achieving it, with extensive experience in mechanical services for critical facilities. A flexible-first, hybrid work model is offered across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with Chartered Engineer status or pursuit thereof.
• Expert-level experience in mechanical services design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance in data centres, substations or industrial settings.
• Strong ability to assess issues, review solutions and apply national/international standards.

Responsibilities

• Write, maintain and own technical specifications for substation mechanical services and interfaces.
• Review and update specifications based on lessons learned, new tech and standards.
• Approve apparatus, ITPs, inspection records and witness tests within Technical Authority processes.
• Provide SME input to design reviews and ensure project proposals are fit for purpose.
• Share specialist knowledge, develop staff and represent SSEN Transmission at industry events.

Skills

Mechanical design

Stakeholder management

Standards & compliance

Technical judgement

Education

Chartered Engineer status or commitment to achieving

Job description

Base Location

Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base office location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland. Office Locations: Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth.

Salary

£59,800 to £89,800 + performance-related bonus + car/car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

At SSEN Transmission, we're building a smarter, more flexible network for net zero, delivering clean, secure and affordable electricity for generations to come. We're looking for a Principal Engineer - Building Services to help define technical policy, influence industry standards and support the delivery of innovative, future-ready projects across our transmission network.

You will

• Write, maintain and own technical specifications required for substation mechanical services and their interfaces with plant and equipment used on the transmission network, including battery systems, fire protection, ventilation, water supplies, air conditioning and innovative new technologies.
• Review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learned from projects, emerging technology and changes in relevant standards.
• As part of the Technical Authority review process, approve apparatus, equipment, inspection test plans and inspection test records, witness tests and produce Technical Authority reports to ensure selected technology is adequately tested, proven and validated.
• Provide subject matter expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority, offering specialist input where required and verifying that project proposals are fit for purpose.
• Provide technical consultancy across SSEN Transmission, share specialist knowledge, support staff development and represent SSEN Transmission at industry events and working groups such as ENA, IEC or CIGRE.

You have

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status through a relevant institution or a commitment to working towards chartered status.
• Expert-level experience in the design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of mechanical services within a data centre, substation or industrial environment.
• The ability to technically assess issues, critically review a range of solutions and apply detailed knowledge of relevant national and international standards, including National Grid, Energy Networks Association, British and European specifications and standards.
• Experience managing a range of stakeholders, including engineering, asset management, contractors and other technical partners.
• A data-led approach to design validation and specification compliance for transmission substation building requirements, with experience in manufacturing, testing or commissioning of transmission voltage substation electrical services and auxiliary systems considered advantageous.

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.