Base Location
You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Continu, Perth, or Sloy.
Salary
£61,620–£72,592 (SSE09) depending on skills and experience, plus an annual bonus and a range of benefits.
Working Pattern
Permanent Full Time Flexible; First options available.
The role
The Operational Planning Engineer plays a key role in optimising hydro plant operation and production planning to maximise value from SSE’s hydro assets. Working across Commercial Planning, Water Management, Hydro Operations Control (HOC) and Asset Management, the role translates system‑level constraints and opportunities into clear, robust production plans. It balances short‑term operational decision‑making with longer‑term planning and continuous improvement, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of the hydro fleet.
Responsibilities
* Develop and continuously improve operational procedures, guidance and planning approaches.
* Lead and influence optimisation of hydro operating parameters, addressing performance degradation and improving production‑based availability.
* Support prioritisation and planning of defects, significant or high‑risk outages, focusing on water management, compliance and value, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and impacts understood.
* Contribute to weekly and monthly production planning, working closely with Hydro Operations Control and Water Management to manage constraints and injected works.
* Lead annual and in‑year production reforecasting, presenting clear Production Plans to the wider business.
Qualifications
* A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience in an operational or maintenance role within a hydro or energy environment, including an authorisation under a safe system of work.
* Experience in operational planning, optimisation or performance improvement within hydro or comparable complex systems.
* Strong technical judgement, with the ability to challenge established practices and present evidence‑based recommendations.
* An understanding of operational and asset risk within strong safety, regulatory and environmental frameworks.
* A full and current UK driving licence.
Benefits
* SSE09: £61,620–£72,592 and an annual bonus.
* Private healthcare discount and gym membership discounts.
* Free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
* Interest‑free loans on technology, transport season tickets, and the Cycle to Work scheme.
* Generous family entitlements, including maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive.
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