Senior Cable Engineer (EHV)

SSE; Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing services

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Cable Engineer to join the Offshore Project Engineering team as part of Pathway to 2030, delivering HVDC/HVAC cable projects in marine and terrestrial environments in Scotland. You will drive technical excellence, ensure installation quality, and address design risks to support Net Zero.

You will support FEED, define system requirements for ECCs, review contractor designs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to safety-in-design and CDM compliance.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven HVDC/HVAC transmission project delivery experience.
• Experience with ECC contracts and CDM regulations, particularly as Supervisor/Principal Designer.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best-practice recommendations.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support FEED activities including options assessment, route and landfall development, and risk assessment with environmental and offshore teams.
• Drive safety-in-design as part of Designer and Principal Designer duties, managing geotechnical risks and reducing health and safety risks.
• Define cable system requirements for ECCs and contribute to tender reviews as a core technical team member.
• Review and approve contractor designs to meet Employer’s requirements and regulations, overseeing installation and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance throughout traineeships.

Skills

HVDC transmission

HVAC transmission

Contract management

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Education

BEng/BSc in engineering

Tools

ECC contracts

CDM regulations

Job description

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.

Salary:

£58,100 - £87,100 + 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 Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we are looking for a Senior Cable Engineer to join our Offshore Project Engineering team to help drive forward our projects and who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us grow our teams to successfully deliver a network for Net Zero.

Our Pathway to 2030 projects incorporate HVDC and HVAC cable systems in both marine and terrestrial environments. The Senior Cable Engineer is a key person in driving technical excellence, quality of installation, best practice, and resolution to design risks/ technical issues. You'll play a key part in delivering Net Zero.

You will

• Support FEED activities including options assessment, cable route and landfall development, and risk assessment, working collaboratively with environmental, consenting, geotechnical, civil, and offshore installation teams.
• Drive safety-in-design as part of Designer and Principal Designer duties, managing geotechnical risks and reducing technical, quality, health, and safety risks through identification, assessment, mitigation, communication, and record keeping.
• Define cable system requirements for ECCs and contribute to tender reviews as a core member of the technical team.
• Review and approve Contractor designs and deliverables for compliance with Employer’s requirements and legislation, while overseeing installation and commissioning works.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support throughout their traineeships.

You have

• A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven technical expertise from key roles in HVDC or HVAC transmission cable project development and delivery.
• Demonstrable experience with ECC contracts and CDM regulations, particularly as Supervisor and Principal Designer.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and best-practice recommendations.
• Effective Communication, manage time and priorities well, and mentor junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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 Hannah at [e-mail] or 01738 341147 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.