Senior Foundation Engineer (Overhead Lines)

SSE-1; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Foundation Engineer to lead the design and development of overhead line foundations. The ideal candidate will have experience in geotechnical and structural design, alongside effective communication skills. Key responsibilities include managing complex projects and promoting best practices in foundation design. The role offers a competitive salary up to £75,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Free online GP

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans for transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience with geotechnical and structural design of foundations.
• Comfortable assessing technical issues and evaluating solutions.
• Ideally pursuing or achieved Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Support complex foundation and geotechnical projects.
• Improve engineering processes for foundation design.
• Promote best practices in foundation design and installation.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Structural design

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

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

Salary: up to £75,000 + car / car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible First options available.

The role

SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Foundation Engineer specialising in design, development and construction of Overhead line foundations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting high profile and technically complex Capital Development projects.

You will

• Support projects where technically complex foundation and geotechnical issues occur, using your specialist technical expertise and knowledge to help resolve them.
• Develop OHL and Civil Engineers’ skills with respect to ground investigation, geotechnical design and structural design of OHL foundations.
• Develop and improve engineering processes associated with the selection of foundation types and the review of foundations. Engage and work with our Network Engineering team to develop and improve internal SSEN standards associated with OHL foundation design.
• Promote best practices with OHL foundation design and installation through suggested improvements in specifications, technology options and management of engineering risks.
• Proactively identify, develop, champion and technically lead innovation projects in the OHL foundation area, including helping to convert innovation developments into business as usual.

You have

• Demonstrable experience working with geotechnical and structural design of spread foundations and piled foundations, and be comfortable technically assessing issues and evaluating a range of technical solutions.
• Effective communication skills; you should be able to communicate often complex technical issues clearly and concisely to facilitate decision making by senior management.
• Be confident working alongside key stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, with an appetite for building strong, lasting relationships.
• Ideally, Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

Whilst experience in the Transmission Industry and with Overhead Lines is preferred, it is not essential, and training will be provided.

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 Shirley-Anne / 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.