Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth The base location will be either Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth however the role may require travel to project and office locations as and when required. Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 car /car allowance performance-related bonus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First The role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estimator/Cost Engineer to join our Team supporting the Procurement and Commercial activities for the Networks Transmission business. SSEN Transmission are developing a number of bespoke projects including those relating to future Island and Offshore Connections and large onshore reinforcement capital expenditure projects. These include electrical substation infrastructure, overhead lines, underground cable and associated civils in addition to the ever expanding HVDC technology. You will Provide quality cost and estimating knowledge for use in building up project estimates and have experience benchmarking and using cost metrics and historic analysis Be able to present and speak to senior management and stakeholders because all work will be subject to review by peers, internal governance and by the regulators, Ofgem Take a lead role in the development of cost and volume reporting including support with any new digital cost / data analysis / estimating solutions Work with a multi-skilled team consisting of Project Managers, Engineers and Designers to develop and increase the accuracy of the project cost estimate You will support the development of future estimating rates through the detailed analysis of live supply chain data and tender returns You have Experience in estimating large, complex, multi discipline construction/utility works Strong commercial and technical acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills with demonstrable experience in cost and asset data collection and analysis. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential for managing data, generating reports, and supporting team decision-making Ability to understand electrical and general arrangement drawings; a basic understanding of electrical systems and/or infrastructure would be beneficial Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure whilst still delivering quality output and prioritise requirements where necessary. A keen eye to detail is a must as well as the ability to work methodically through a demanding workload About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. 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. SSE own a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets – power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations. 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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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. LI-FT1 LI-Hybrid