Senior Mechanical & Projects Engineer, Power Generation

SSE plc; Kerry Pike; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE Tarbert Generation Station invites applications for a Senior Mechanical & Project Engineer to help maintain safe, reliable generation assets across Tarbert Station and the Peaking Plants.

You will provide expert mechanical engineering and project delivery support, driving asset integrity, maintenance strategies, outage planning and capital projects that support performance and long‑term objectives.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience within power generation, petrochemical or heavy industry environments with expertise in rotating equipment, pressure systems and mechanical balance of plant.
• A strong understanding of business processes and corporate engineering governance, with the ability to ensure process plant operations and maintenance comply with regulatory and company standards within the energy or heavy industry sectors.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects in operational environments, from developing business cases, scopes of work and technical specifications through to contractor management and successful delivery.
• Contractor management experience, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with OEMs, suppliers and contractors.
• Knowledge of SHE standards, supported by a proven track record of safe delivery; a NEBOSH certificate would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance and improvement of mechanical plant and equipment, ensuring high standards of safety, reliability, availability and efficiency.
• Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, including business case development, specification, procurement, contractor management and implementation.
• Manage maintenance activities, budgets and contractor resources to support safe and efficient plant operation.
• Develop and maintain engineering records, technical documentation and asset history to support compliance requirements and audits.
• Provide technical advice and engineering support to operational teams while contributing to the station's engineering strategy and future investment plans.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Pressure systems

Balance of plant

SHE standards

NEBOSH desirable

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

SSE Tarbert Generation Station invites applications for a Senior Mechanical & Project Engineer to help maintain safe, reliable generation assets across Tarbert Station and the Peaking Plants.

You will provide expert mechanical engineering and project delivery support, driving asset integrity, maintenance strategies, outage planning and capital projects that support performance and long‑term objectives.