Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or 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, wellbeing and family. Permanent | Full Time (Part Time options available) | Flexible First options 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. 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. - 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. - 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. 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. 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 lifeEnjoy 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. Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. LI-TRM#LI-HC1#LI-Hybrid#LPAHVDC
Lead / Principal Engineer (Permanent) in Glasgow employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Thermal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can thrive as a Risk Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and a culture that promotes inclusivity and continuous improvement, SSE provides ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the energy transition. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and personal needs.
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