Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our four main Scotland offices; Perth / Inverness / Aberdeen / Glasgow. Salary: Based on experience car / car 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 The role Our Cable Project Engineering roles are key in driving technical excellence, quality of installation, best practice, and resolution to design risks/technical issues. These roles reside within SSEN Transmissions Offshore Project Engineering Team and primarily focus on HVDC cable projects. We encourage candidates with a project engineering background, ideally with HV/EHV cable engineering background in contractor, consultancy or client organisations to apply. You will - Support project Front End Engineering Design (FEED) activities such as options assessment, cable route development, landfall selection and risk assessment. Work alongside various teams including environmental and land consenting, geotechnical, civil and offshore installation engineers. - As a key member of Designer and Principal Designer teams, promote the safety-in-design ethos and discharge these CDM duties on behalf of SSE Transmission. This includes risk reduction (technical, quality, health, and safety) to the point of elimination or as low as is reasonably practicable. - Review and acceptance of Contractor engineering and design deliverables for compliance with Employer's requirements, legislation and safe practice. - Supervise installation and commissioning works for compliance with Employer's requirements and legislation. As a Senior you will also - Inform the HVDC cable system requirements for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contracts and supporting the tender review process as part of the technical team. - Coordinate and support the installation and commissioning works for compliance with the Employers requirements, legislation - promoting health & safety. - Deliver technical leadership, mentorship, and drive excellence within the HVDC Project Engineering team. - Lead special analytical studies, solves complex and ambiguous problems. You have - Qualification of minimum BEng/BSc qualification level in a relevant engineering discipline. - Technical knowledge and experience in holding key technical position(s) during development and delivery of a HVDC or HVAC transmission cable projects. - Experience and understanding of EPC contracts and CDM regulations; particularly with respect to roles of Supervisor and Principal Designer. - Competent awareness and working knowledge of relevant industry standards, specifications and recommendations. - Experience and enthusiasm for giving mentorship/guidance to junior engineers. About SSE 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. 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 or 01738 342963 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. LI-TRM LI-SM1 LI-Hybrid