Cable Project Engineer
Employer: SSEN Transmission
Base Location
We require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, or Glasgow.
Salary
£50,100 - £75,100 + car/car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and well‑being.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible – first options available.
The role
As part of SSEN Transmission’s Pathway to 2030 programme of works, we have EHV Cable Engineering opportunities to join our HVDC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our projects include state‑of‑the‑art AC and DC cable system technology, and traverse marine and terrestrial environments across the UK.
Our Cable Project Engineering roles are key in driving technical excellence, quality of installation, best practice, and resolution to design risks/technical issues. These roles reside within SSEN Transmission’s Offshore Project Engineering Team and primarily focus on HVDC/AC cable projects. Experience with transmission networks is advantageous, although not essential. We encourage candidates with a project engineering background, ideally with HV/EHV cable engineering background in contractor, consultancy or client organisations, to apply.
You will
* Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities such as options assessment, cable route development, landfall selection and risk assessment. This includes interdisciplinary working alongside various teams including environmental and land consenting, geotechnical, civil and offshore installation engineers.
* As a key member of Designer and Principal Designer teams, promote the safety‑in‑design ethos and discharge these CDM duties on behalf of SSE Transmission. This includes risk reduction (technical, quality, health and safety) to the point of elimination or as low as reasonably practicable.
* Review and acceptance of contractor engineering and design deliverables for compliance with Employer’s requirements, legislation and safe practice.
* Supervise installation and commissioning works for compliance with Employer’s requirements and legislation.
* Support and mentor junior engineers, ensuring they are adequately supported throughout a traineeship.
You have
* Qualification of minimum BEng/BSc level in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Technical knowledge and experience in holding key technical positions during development and delivery of an HVDC or HVAC transmission cable project.
* Experience and understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations; particularly with respect to roles of supervisor and principal designer.
* Competent awareness and working knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and recommendations.
* Excellent communication, time‑management and organisational skills.
* Experience and enthusiasm for giving mentorship/guidance to junior engineers and building technical excellence within the team and wider business.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates 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. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown 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. Well‑being 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 Hannah at hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com or 01738 341147 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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