Senior Building Services Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package to support family,Fin

Job summary

SSEN Transmission seeks an experienced Senior Building Services (Mechanical) Project Engineer to support a portfolio of high-value projects on the Scotland electricity transmission network. You will lead mechanical building services design, with delivery from development through handover to operations.

The role requires significant building services experience, strong regulatory knowledge (CDM) and excellent stakeholder management, with the possibility to mentor junior engineers and work across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical building services engineering, including design, specification and delivery of complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, legislation and CDM.
• Ability to assess technical challenges and recommend solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and approval of mechanical building services designs across infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical assurance throughout delivery, supporting construction, installation and commissioning.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering solutions and mitigate technical risks.
• Mentor engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to meet project requirements.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Mentoring engineers

Design review & QA

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status (advantage)

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, Inverness or Aberdeen.

Salary

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

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission Onshore AC are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Building Services (Mechanical) 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. Projects range from operational depots, office spaces, training facilities to large substations and upgrades of existing substations.

The role is responsible for supporting the core design teams through initial development and design, into delivery, commissioning and hand over to operations.

You will

• Lead the development, review and approval of mechanical building services designs, specifications and scopes of work across a range of infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical assurance throughout project delivery, validating designs and supporting construction, installation and commissioning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering solutions, manage technical risks and implement innovative technologies and best practice.
• Support and mentor engineers within the wider team, sharing technical expertise and contributing to capability development.
• Work closely with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes and ensure compliance with project requirements.

You have

• Significant experience in mechanical building services engineering, including the design, specification and delivery of complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering standards, legislation and regulations, including CDM and their practical application.
• The ability to assess technical challenges, evaluate engineering solutions and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• A degree in Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer status, or progress towards professional registration, would be advantageous.

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.