Base Location:For this role, we require successful applicants to be basedfromone of our Scottish locations - Perth, Glasgow,Aberdeenor Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office Salary:£80,700 - £121,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family. Working Pattern:Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible Firstoptions available The role This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of HVDC Plant engineering across some of the UK's most complex and ambitious transmission projects. As we deliver a programme valued at c.£30bn over the next 5 years and accelerate towards Net Zero, we are seeking collaborative, influencial and technically respected leader to join our Offshore Project Engineering team. As Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC Plant, you will provide technical leadership into development, standardisation and continuous improvement of our HVDC System across a multi-project offshore portfolio. You will lead the resolution of HVDC Plant related design issues, ensuring solutions align with SSEN Transmission standards, statutory requirements, programme objectives and long-term operational needs. You will play a key role in driving consistency, balancing technical risk, and delivery certainty across major projects. Working closely with colleagues across our business, supply chain and industry partners, you will help shape technical standards and best practice, strengthen engineering capability and contribute to the successful delivery of strategically important HVDC infrastructure. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will help advance the development of HVDC technology while raising the profile of SSEN Transmission's offshore delivery programme and achievements. You Will Provide technical leadership and accountability for all HVDC Plant engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements. Drive proactive and pragmatic resolution of technical issues across the programme. Bring together diverse perspectives, foster collaborative problem-solving and apply sound engineering judgement to deliver effective outcomes. Ensuring both programme delivery and engineering excellence remain at the forefront of decision-making. Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers from across the business, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth. Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards. Drive Innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice. Actively engage with Technology providers to develop a thorough understanding of technical developments, new solutions and emerging providers. Feeding into technology strategies for our future project pipeline You Have A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex HVDC Converter engineering projects. Strong ability in taking initiative to solve complex problems using collaborative decision making, influencing outcomes and a passion for growing others Deep technical knowledge of HVDC Plant engineering, relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas. A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred. About SSE SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come. 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.
Oct 01, 2026
Full time
Base Location:For this role, we require successful applicants to be basedfromone of our Scottish locations - Perth, Glasgow,Aberdeenor Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office Salary:£80,700 - £121,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family. Working Pattern:Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible Firstoptions available The role This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of HVDC Plant engineering across some of the UK's most complex and ambitious transmission projects. As we deliver a programme valued at c.£30bn over the next 5 years and accelerate towards Net Zero, we are seeking collaborative, influencial and technically respected leader to join our Offshore Project Engineering team. As Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC Plant, you will provide technical leadership into development, standardisation and continuous improvement of our HVDC System across a multi-project offshore portfolio. You will lead the resolution of HVDC Plant related design issues, ensuring solutions align with SSEN Transmission standards, statutory requirements, programme objectives and long-term operational needs. You will play a key role in driving consistency, balancing technical risk, and delivery certainty across major projects. Working closely with colleagues across our business, supply chain and industry partners, you will help shape technical standards and best practice, strengthen engineering capability and contribute to the successful delivery of strategically important HVDC infrastructure. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will help advance the development of HVDC technology while raising the profile of SSEN Transmission's offshore delivery programme and achievements. You Will Provide technical leadership and accountability for all HVDC Plant engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements. Drive proactive and pragmatic resolution of technical issues across the programme. Bring together diverse perspectives, foster collaborative problem-solving and apply sound engineering judgement to deliver effective outcomes. Ensuring both programme delivery and engineering excellence remain at the forefront of decision-making. Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers from across the business, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth. Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards. Drive Innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice. Actively engage with Technology providers to develop a thorough understanding of technical developments, new solutions and emerging providers. Feeding into technology strategies for our future project pipeline You Have A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex HVDC Converter engineering projects. Strong ability in taking initiative to solve complex problems using collaborative decision making, influencing outcomes and a passion for growing others Deep technical knowledge of HVDC Plant engineering, relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas. A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred. About SSE SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come. 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.
SSEN Transmission is seeking a Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC Plant to provide technical leadership across a multi-project offshore portfolio as part of a £30bn programme to advance the UK's HVDC capabilities. The role focuses on development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC systems, balancing risk and delivery across major projects. You will guide a team of engineers, ensure regulatory and safety alignment, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
SSEN Transmission is seeking a Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC Plant to provide technical leadership across a multi-project offshore portfolio as part of a £30bn programme to advance the UK's HVDC capabilities. The role focuses on development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC systems, balancing risk and delivery across major projects. You will guide a team of engineers, ensure regulatory and safety alignment, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to shape
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available The role As part of our continued growth, SSEN Transmission has opportunities for experienced Planners to support a wide range of nationally significant projects across our Onshore, Offshore and Development teams. You'll play an important role in helping project teams build, manage and understand robust programmes that support safe, efficient and timely delivery. Using your planning and scheduling experience, you'll provide clear insight across the full project lifecycle, helping teams understand progress, risks, opportunities and the actions needed to keep projects moving. This is a great opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects that are helping to upgrade the electricity transmission network and support the transition to net zero. You will Develop, maintain and manage high-quality project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from early development through to delivery, construction, commissioning and energisation. Use Primavera P6 to build, update and analyse project plans, helping teams understand key milestones, progress, risks and potential impacts. Work closely with project managers, engineering, commercial, site delivery, contractors and wider stakeholders to create realistic and aligned programmes. Review, challenge and improve project schedules, ensuring they are clear, logic-driven and able to support informed decision making. Provide clear reporting and insight that helps project and business leaders understand performance, make decisions and identify areas for action. You have Experience in a planning or scheduling role, ideally within major infrastructure, construction, energy or large capital projects. Good working knowledge of Primavera P6, with the ability to build, maintain and analyse project schedules. An understanding of project controls and contract planning requirements, with NEC3 or FIDIC experience being beneficial. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work with internal teams, contractors and delivery partners. A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach, with good Microsoft 365 skills and the ability to travel to SSE offices and project sites when required 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. SSEN Transmission own and operate 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. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown 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. 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 Stephanie at / 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.
Sep 28, 2026
Full time
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available The role As part of our continued growth, SSEN Transmission has opportunities for experienced Planners to support a wide range of nationally significant projects across our Onshore, Offshore and Development teams. You'll play an important role in helping project teams build, manage and understand robust programmes that support safe, efficient and timely delivery. Using your planning and scheduling experience, you'll provide clear insight across the full project lifecycle, helping teams understand progress, risks, opportunities and the actions needed to keep projects moving. This is a great opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects that are helping to upgrade the electricity transmission network and support the transition to net zero. You will Develop, maintain and manage high-quality project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from early development through to delivery, construction, commissioning and energisation. Use Primavera P6 to build, update and analyse project plans, helping teams understand key milestones, progress, risks and potential impacts. Work closely with project managers, engineering, commercial, site delivery, contractors and wider stakeholders to create realistic and aligned programmes. Review, challenge and improve project schedules, ensuring they are clear, logic-driven and able to support informed decision making. Provide clear reporting and insight that helps project and business leaders understand performance, make decisions and identify areas for action. You have Experience in a planning or scheduling role, ideally within major infrastructure, construction, energy or large capital projects. Good working knowledge of Primavera P6, with the ability to build, maintain and analyse project schedules. An understanding of project controls and contract planning requirements, with NEC3 or FIDIC experience being beneficial. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work with internal teams, contractors and delivery partners. A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach, with good Microsoft 365 skills and the ability to travel to SSE offices and project sites when required 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. SSEN Transmission own and operate 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. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown 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. 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 Stephanie at / 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.
SSEN Transmission in Scotland seeks a Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C to shape engineering across major offshore transmission projects. You will provide technical leadership, drive standardisation, and align HVDC P&C strategies with SSEN standards, regulations and long-term operational needs. Lead a team of specialist engineers, foster an inclusive culture, resolve complex design issues, promote health and safety, and collaborate with suppliers and technology partners to advance HVDC
Sep 25, 2026
Full time
SSEN Transmission in Scotland seeks a Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C to shape engineering across major offshore transmission projects. You will provide technical leadership, drive standardisation, and align HVDC P&C strategies with SSEN standards, regulations and long-term operational needs. Lead a team of specialist engineers, foster an inclusive culture, resolve complex design issues, promote health and safety, and collaborate with suppliers and technology partners to advance HVDC
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be basedfromone of our Scottish locations - Perth, Glasgow,Aberdeenor Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office Salary: £80,700 - £121,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible Firstoptions available The role This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of HVDC Protection & Control (P&C) engineering across some of the UK's most complex and ambitious transmission projects. As we deliver a programme valued at c.£30bn over the next 5 years and accelerate towards Net Zero, we are seeking a collaborative, influential and technically respected leader to join our Offshore Project Engineering team. As Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C, you will provide technical leadership into development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC P&C strategies and solutions across a multi-project offshore portfolio. You will lead the resolution of HVDC P&C related design issues, ensuring solutions align with SSEN Transmission standards, statutory requirements, programme objectives and long-term operational needs. You will play a key role in driving consistency, balancing technical risk, and delivery certainty across major projects. Working closely with colleagues across our business, supply chain and industry partners, you will help shape technical standards and best practice, strengthen engineering capability and contribute to the successful delivery of strategically important HVDC infrastructure. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will help advance the development of HVDC technology while raising the profile of SSEN Transmission's offshore delivery programme and achievements. You Will Provide technical leadership and accountability for HVDC P&C engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements. Drive proactive and pragmatic resolution of technical issues across the programme. Bring together diverse perspectives, foster collaborative problem-solving and apply sound engineering judgement to deliver effective outcomes. Ensuring both programme delivery and engineering excellence remain at the forefront of decision making. Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers from across the business, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth. Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards. Drive Innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice. Actively engage with Technology providers to develop a thorough understanding of technical developments, new solutions and emerging providers. Feeding into technology strategies for our future project pipeline You Have A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex HVDC P&C engineering design outcomes, construction or operations. Strong ability in taking initiative to solve complex problems using collaborative decision making, influencing outcomes and a passion for growing others Deep technical knowledge of HVDC P&C engineering relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas. A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred. About SSE SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come. 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 / to discuss how we can support you. We'rededicated 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.
Sep 24, 2026
Full time
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be basedfromone of our Scottish locations - Perth, Glasgow,Aberdeenor Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office Salary: £80,700 - £121,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible Firstoptions available The role This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of HVDC Protection & Control (P&C) engineering across some of the UK's most complex and ambitious transmission projects. As we deliver a programme valued at c.£30bn over the next 5 years and accelerate towards Net Zero, we are seeking a collaborative, influential and technically respected leader to join our Offshore Project Engineering team. As Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C, you will provide technical leadership into development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC P&C strategies and solutions across a multi-project offshore portfolio. You will lead the resolution of HVDC P&C related design issues, ensuring solutions align with SSEN Transmission standards, statutory requirements, programme objectives and long-term operational needs. You will play a key role in driving consistency, balancing technical risk, and delivery certainty across major projects. Working closely with colleagues across our business, supply chain and industry partners, you will help shape technical standards and best practice, strengthen engineering capability and contribute to the successful delivery of strategically important HVDC infrastructure. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will help advance the development of HVDC technology while raising the profile of SSEN Transmission's offshore delivery programme and achievements. You Will Provide technical leadership and accountability for HVDC P&C engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements. Drive proactive and pragmatic resolution of technical issues across the programme. Bring together diverse perspectives, foster collaborative problem-solving and apply sound engineering judgement to deliver effective outcomes. Ensuring both programme delivery and engineering excellence remain at the forefront of decision making. Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers from across the business, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth. Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards. Drive Innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice. Actively engage with Technology providers to develop a thorough understanding of technical developments, new solutions and emerging providers. Feeding into technology strategies for our future project pipeline You Have A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex HVDC P&C engineering design outcomes, construction or operations. Strong ability in taking initiative to solve complex problems using collaborative decision making, influencing outcomes and a passion for growing others Deep technical knowledge of HVDC P&C engineering relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas. A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred. About SSE SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come. 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 / to discuss how we can support you. We'rededicated 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.
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be basedfromone of our Scottish locations - Perth, Glasgow,Aberdeenor Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office Salary: £80,700 - £121,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible Firstoptions available The role This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of HVDC Protection & Control (P&C) engineering across some of the UK's most complex and ambitious transmission projects. As we deliver a programme valued at c.£30bn over the next 5 years and accelerate towards Net Zero, we are seeking a collaborative, influential and technically respected leader to join our Offshore Project Engineering team. As Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C, you will provide technical leadership into development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC P&C strategies and solutions across a multi-project offshore portfolio. You will lead the resolution of HVDC P&C related design issues, ensuring solutions align with SSEN Transmission standards, statutory requirements, programme objectives and long-term operational needs. You will play a key role in driving consistency, balancing technical risk, and delivery certainty across major projects. Working closely with colleagues across our business, supply chain and industry partners, you will help shape technical standards and best practice, strengthen engineering capability and contribute to the successful delivery of strategically important HVDC infrastructure. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will help advance the development of HVDC technology while raising the profile of SSEN Transmission's offshore delivery programme and achievements. You Will Provide technical leadership and accountability for HVDC P&C engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements. Drive proactive and pragmatic resolution of technical issues across the programme. Bring together diverse perspectives, foster collaborative problem-solving and apply sound engineering judgement to deliver effective outcomes. Ensuring both programme delivery and engineering excellence remain at the forefront of decision making. Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers from across the business, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth. Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards. Drive Innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice. Actively engage with Technology providers to develop a thorough understanding of technical developments, new solutions and emerging providers. Feeding into technology strategies for our future project pipeline You Have A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex HVDC P&C engineering design outcomes, construction or operations. Strong ability in taking initiative to solve complex problems using collaborative decision making, influencing outcomes and a passion for growing others Deep technical knowledge of HVDC P&C engineering relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas. A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred. About SSE SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come. 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 / to discuss how we can support you. We'rededicated 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.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be basedfromone of our Scottish locations - Perth, Glasgow,Aberdeenor Inverness and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office Salary: £80,700 - £121,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time (Part Time options available) Flexible Firstoptions available The role This is an opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of HVDC Protection & Control (P&C) engineering across some of the UK's most complex and ambitious transmission projects. As we deliver a programme valued at c.£30bn over the next 5 years and accelerate towards Net Zero, we are seeking a collaborative, influential and technically respected leader to join our Offshore Project Engineering team. As Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C, you will provide technical leadership into development, standardisation and continuous improvement of HVDC P&C strategies and solutions across a multi-project offshore portfolio. You will lead the resolution of HVDC P&C related design issues, ensuring solutions align with SSEN Transmission standards, statutory requirements, programme objectives and long-term operational needs. You will play a key role in driving consistency, balancing technical risk, and delivery certainty across major projects. Working closely with colleagues across our business, supply chain and industry partners, you will help shape technical standards and best practice, strengthen engineering capability and contribute to the successful delivery of strategically important HVDC infrastructure. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will help advance the development of HVDC technology while raising the profile of SSEN Transmission's offshore delivery programme and achievements. You Will Provide technical leadership and accountability for HVDC P&C engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements. Drive proactive and pragmatic resolution of technical issues across the programme. Bring together diverse perspectives, foster collaborative problem-solving and apply sound engineering judgement to deliver effective outcomes. Ensuring both programme delivery and engineering excellence remain at the forefront of decision making. Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers from across the business, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth. Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards. Drive Innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice. Actively engage with Technology providers to develop a thorough understanding of technical developments, new solutions and emerging providers. Feeding into technology strategies for our future project pipeline You Have A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex HVDC P&C engineering design outcomes, construction or operations. Strong ability in taking initiative to solve complex problems using collaborative decision making, influencing outcomes and a passion for growing others Deep technical knowledge of HVDC P&C engineering relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas. A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred. About SSE SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers. Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come. 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 / to discuss how we can support you. We'rededicated 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.
SSEN Transmission, based in Scotland, seeks a Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C to shape engineering strategy across major offshore projects. You will lead standards, drive risk-based decisions and mentor a team of specialists, with 50% office presence in Scottish locations. You will collaborate with procurement, operations and industry partners to advance HVDC technology, ensure compliance with CDM/ESQCR, and deliver safe, reliable energy infrastructure for the net-zero programme.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
SSEN Transmission, based in Scotland, seeks a Lead Principal Engineer - HVDC P&C to shape engineering strategy across major offshore projects. You will lead standards, drive risk-based decisions and mentor a team of specialists, with 50% office presence in Scottish locations. You will collaborate with procurement, operations and industry partners to advance HVDC technology, ensure compliance with CDM/ESQCR, and deliver safe, reliable energy infrastructure for the net-zero programme.