As part of SSEN Transmission's Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our newly formed Offshore HVAC (Alternate Current) Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island and Offshore projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island and Offshore projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology in challenging environmental conditions.
You will
- Be responsible for Civil Engineering delivery on assigned transmission projects of typical capital value £100M - £1B.
- Promote and manage safety within assigned projects through the implementation of CDM procedures and safety in design. Fulfilling the role of Designer or Principal Designer under CDM.
- Have responsibility for defining scope and managing budgets for embedded engineering consultants and project driven engineering consultancy services.
- Provide technical input for your specialist discipline as well as interfacing with other technical and project functions to ensure a co-ordinated approach to project delivery and identification and resolution of key risks.
- Have some functional responsibility in specialist discipline for Engineers and for consultants and may need to coordinate the resourcing of engineers from other disciplines, subject to the scale of the project.
A degree in appropriate engineering discipline (Civil Engineering degree or similar, preferably CEng or working towards this).
- Knowledge and experience of Energy or Networks industries are preferable.
- Good technical knowledge of industry standards and specifications, and technical specifications, and how to determine applicability of relevant standards.
- In depth understanding of CDM Regulations.
- The ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
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.
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, 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.