Senior HVDC Plant Engineering Leader

SSEN Transmission

Inverness

On-site

GBP 81,000 - 121,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts
Gym membership discounts
Online GP and 24/7 counselling
Cycle to Work scheme
Family entitlements (maternity/adption
Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Lead Principal Engineer – HVDC Plant to provide technical leadership across a multi-project offshore portfolio as part of a £30bn programme to advance the UK's HVDC capabilities. The role focuses on development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC systems, balancing risk and delivery across major projects.

You will guide a team of engineers, ensure regulatory and safety alignment, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of delivering complex HVDC converter projects.
  • Strong initiative and collaborative decision making.
  • Deep knowledge of HVDC plant engineering and related regulations (CDM & ESQCR).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and accountability for HVDC Plant engineering initiatives.
  • Drive resolution of technical issues across the programme.
  • Lead and mentor a team of specialist engineers.
  • Ensure health, safety and environmental excellence per standards.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Engage with technology providers to inform future strategies.

Skills

Technical leadership
HVDC engineering
Team leadership
Problem solving
Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree
Chartered Engineer status preferred

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Lead Principal Engineer – HVDC Plant to provide technical leadership across a multi-project offshore portfolio as part of a £30bn programme to advance the UK's HVDC capabilities. The role focuses on development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC systems, balancing risk and delivery across major projects.

You will guide a team of engineers, ensure regulatory and safety alignment, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape

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