Senior Overhead Line Engineer

Base Location:Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary:£55,200 - £83,000 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time |Flexible Firstoptions available

The role

As part of SSEN TransmissionsOffshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Senior Structural/Civil Overhead Line Engineer to join our newly formed Offshore HV/AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology.

You will

- Review or approve designs through the development and execution phases including for example route selection, substation tie-ins, conductor selection and stage by stage diagrams.

- Supervise (but not line manage) and direct Engineers within their specialist remit, using your technical expertise, youll drive decision making and support other projects through peer review of key issues.

- Be expected to promote best practices within the OHL design and installation through suggested improvements in specifications, technology options and management of engineering risks.

- Promote and manage safety within your assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and practices, ensuring the engineering issues are compliant with relevant company, HSE and industry regulations.

- Have responsibility for Engineering delivery on your assigned projects of a typical capital value of £50m to 100m. Working closely with Engineering Managers, Lead Project Managers and Project Managers youll ensure that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and understood, and projects are successfully delivered.

You have

- Demonstrable experience working on the transmission network with in-depth knowledge of Overhead lines specifically development/design/specification and be comfortable to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.

- An excellent technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications of this for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR is essential.

- Effective communication skills are essential, and you should be able to communicate often complex technical issues clearly and concisely to facilitate decision making by senior management.

- Confidence to work alongside key stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally with an appetite for building strong, lasting relationships.

- Ideally, a Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmissionown 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 stephanie.murphy@sse.com 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.

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