Senior EHV Cable Engineer – SSEN Transmission
As part of our Pathway to 2030 programme, we are looking for a Senior Cable Engineer to join our Offshore Project Engineering team to help drive forward our projects and bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us grow our teams and deliver a network for Net Zero.
Base Location: One of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible First options available.
Responsibilities
* Support FEED activities including options assessment, cable route and landfall development, and risk assessment, working collaboratively with environmental, consenting, geotechnical, civil, and offshore installation teams.
* Drive safety‑in‑design as part of Designer and Principal Designer duties, managing geotechnical risks and reducing technical, quality, health, and safety risks through identification, assessment, mitigation, communication, and record keeping.
* Define cable system requirements for ECCs and contribute to tender reviews as a core member of the technical team.
* Review and approve Contractor designs and deliverables for compliance with Employer’s requirements and legislation, while overseeing installation and commissioning works.
* Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support throughout their traineeships.
Qualifications
* A BEng/BSc (or higher) in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Proven technical expertise from key roles in HVDC or HVAC transmission cable project development and delivery.
* Demonstrable experience with ECC contracts and CDM regulations, particularly as Supervisor and Principal Designer.
* Strong knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and best‑practice recommendations.
* Effective communication, time and priority management, and mentoring junior engineers to build technical excellence across the team and business.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed. We are upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy and building a network for net zero.
Benefits: 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, a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme; generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity: SSE will make any reasonable adjustments required. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 to discuss support.
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.
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