At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team ensuring safe and compliant electrical designs for major projects.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in energy transition and infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in electricity distribution networks.
The predicted salary is between 51600 - 77400 £ per year.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Poole, New Forest, Andover, Oxford, Melksham, Reading, Slough, West London, Portsmouth, Aldershot.
Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role:
At SSEN Distribution, our Design Engineering Assurance team plays a critical role in delivering capital investment and customer connection projects across the Large Capital Delivery (LCD) portfolio. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead our Design Engineering Assurance team in Central Southern England. The team acts as the intelligent client interface between SSEN Distribution and external delivery partners, ensuring network designs are compliant, safe, constructable and aligned with company standards and governance requirements. Joining SSEN Distribution during the ED2 price control period, you will support the delivery of a significant portfolio of Net Zero-enabling projects through the upgrade and replacement of the electricity network.
You will:
- Lead the day-to-day activities of the Design Engineering Assurance team, providing technical leadership and support across capital delivery and customer connection projects.
- Coordinate the review and assurance of externally delivered engineering designs to ensure compliance with SSEN Distribution standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Work with contractor delivery partners to provide technical guidance and resolve engineering, constructability and delivery issues throughout project development.
- Collaborate with Design Authority, project management, operations and delivery teams to manage engineering risks and support efficient project delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement across engineering assurance processes, contractor interfaces, and team performance.
You have:
- A qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, preferably degree qualified, with a relevant professional qualification or working towards chartership.
- Extensive experience within electricity distribution networks, including overhead line, underground cable and substation projects up to at least 33kV.
- Strong knowledge of engineering standards, technical governance, design assurance and CDM 2015 requirements.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, coordinating or assuring engineering designs, ideally within a regulated infrastructure environment.
- Proven leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and develop high-performing teams.
This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel. The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role. A valid driving licence is essential.
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 Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low‑carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life:
- Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
- Wellbeing benefits include a free online GP and a 24/7 counselling service.
- Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer:
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.
Lead Electrical Engineer in Reading employer: SSE Enterprise
SSE is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and growth. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including performance-related bonuses and family entitlements, SSE empowers its employees to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in the energy sector. Located in vibrant cities like Perth and Glasgow, employees enjoy a supportive environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking impactful careers.
