Plant Assurance Engineer
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Base Location: Flexible Scotland – we will need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland (Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 plus car/car allowance, performance‑related bonus, and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, with Flexible First options available.
The role
The Plant Assurance Engineer supports SSEN Transmission's Network Assurance Strategy by providing robust, independent technical assessment of new plant and equipment. Reporting to the TA Manager and liaising with the Plant Subject Matter Experts (Principal Engineers), this role is critical for ensuring that high‑voltage plant equipment is suitably designed, manufactured and tested prior to energisation.
You will
* Provide technical assurance of new high‑voltage plant and equipment, validating compliance with SSEN Transmission's technical standards and wider industry codes (BS EN/IEC, ENA guidelines, NG ESO Grid Code, etc.).
* Review manufacturer capability assessment as part of pre‑qualification and tenderer evaluation alongside technical input into factory capability audits.
* Lead factory inspections and solo witnessing of critical tests, including type tests, routine tests, specific tests and site tests.
* Manage the internal project and proactive external technical assurance work plan, including supplier engagements, publication of approval reports and updating and dissemination of approved equipment registers.
* Support the Plant Principal Engineers delegated Technical Authority roles & responsibilities (subject to required skills and experience), including review and close‑out of deviation requests, project advice in relation to technical specifications, specification updates and contribution to failure investigations.
You have
* A relevant HND or Degree (or equivalent experience) paired with technical knowledge of equipment at transmission‑range voltage classifications and Plant and Substation design.
* Knowledge of industry codes and best practices, including BS EN/IEC, NG ESO Grid Code, and CDM requirements.
* Proven, independent expertise in testing assurance, demonstrated by your ability to assess Project Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and independently witness and assure all forms of plant testing (Type, Routine, Site).
* The ability to technically assess complex issues, critically evaluate solutions, and demonstrate strong reasoning skills supported by advanced use of spreadsheets and databases.
* A highly disciplined, self‑motivated approach to work, underpinned by strong organisation and management skills, and the ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders (consultants, experts) for technical alignment.
About SSE
SSE has a bold goal – to be a top 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 owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, ensuring a safe and reliable supply for the communities we serve while upgrading the grid for a net‑zero future.
Benefits
Flexible benefits to fit your life: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, a Cycle to Work scheme, and generous family entitlements including maternity, 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 Andy at andrew.torrance@sse.com or 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
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 whether we will be taking your application further. If you are offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Strategy/Planning
* Science
* Engineering
Industries
Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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