Balance of Plant Mechanical Engineer
* Job Number: 558719
* Closing at: Jun 23 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: Medway Power Station, Kent
Salary: Up to £83k based on your skills and experience. Negotiation available for the right candidate. This role also includes performance and enhanced bonus opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package that supports your financial security, wellbeing and family life.
Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time | options available
The role
Reporting to the Lead Balance of Plant Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic and talented team, maintaining the safe, reliable and efficient performance of key mechanical assets. With responsibility for systems such as HRSGs, steam systems, cooling towers and pumps, you’ll help drive operational excellence and ensure optimal plant performance.
Some of your other main responsibilities will include;
* Focusing on the mechanical assets of the power station and assisting in the delivery of an effective outage strategy and management of projects.
* Outage planning and outage delivery
* The management of works to ensure a safe working environment
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best practice, including adherence to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and the delivery of all required statutory inspections.
To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;
* A degree level qualification or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
* Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, coupled with an understanding of the types of systems and equipment used in power generation.
* Knowledge of HRSGs and PSSR would be advantageous.
* Proven ability in managing and leading teams.
* Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations in relation to mechanical systems.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
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 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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