Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership benefits

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland seeks a Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer to lead the design of electrical systems for HVDC/AC projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a range of benefits to support wellbeing and family needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical building services designs.
• Chartered status or working towards it is preferred.
• Ability to manage technical deviations and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review electrical building services designs for converter stations.
• Provide expert oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure consistent delivery across projects.

Skills

Technical assessment of contractor submissions

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with technical solutions in HVDC/AC substations

Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM

Education

Degree in relevant engineering subject

Job description

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer role at SSEN Transmission.

Base Location: Based from one of our Scottish locations — Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth.

Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience + car/cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

The role

SSEN Transmission currently have an opportunity for a Senior Engineer, specialising in the Electrical Auxiliary Systems to join the Offshore Engineering Team to provide specialist engineering support on high profile and technically complex substation and HVDC projects.

The role would suit an Experienced Electrical Engineer from either an OEM contractor and consultancy, looking to take the next step into a client-side organisation. Although Power Transmission experience is preferred it is not needed. Candidates with building service experience within data centres, industrial process systems (O&G, Chemical etc), and water industries are encouraged to apply.

You will

• Lead and review electrical building services designs (e.g. lighting, fire alarms, CCTV, BMS) for HVDC/AC converter stations, working closely with Tier 1 contractors and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and compliant designs.


• Chair and contribute to key design and safety reviews including HAZID, HAZCON, and HAZOP, and manage technical deviations, risks, and interfaces across disciplines such as HV equipment, control & protection, and civil engineering.


• Provide expert technical oversight through the full project lifecycle, including equipment approvals, peer reviews, specification development, FAT/SAT attendance, and on-site supervision to ensure installation quality and standards compliance.


• Promote technical excellence and continuous improvement by developing engineering guidance, capturing lessons learned, and supporting future project specifications and training initiatives.


• Mentor and develop junior engineers, lead discipline-specific meetings, and help coordinate engineering activities to ensure knowledge transfer, skill development, and consistent delivery across the portfolio.

You have

• A degree in a relevant engineering subject and preferably have chartered status or be working towards this.


• The ability to technically assess and critically challenge contractor submissions.


• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload whilst building strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, distilling key information messages.


• Familiarity with a range of technical solutions used in HVDC / AC Substations.


• Worked in a multi-discipline team, utilising Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM environment to manage and co-ordinate designs, raise and respond to contractor RFI/TQs, clash detection, 3D model development etc.

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 Stephanie at [e-mail] or 01738 342963 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We\'ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we\'ll be taking your application further. If you\'re offered a role with SSE, you\'ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.