Engineering Manager in Inverness

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 – Perth, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen.

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car/car allowance + 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 SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join our Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the establishment of transmission infrastructure and connections to our HVDC systems, including state‑of‑the‑art AC grid control and stabilisation technology.

You will:

• Ensure appropriate engineering resources are in place for delivery of Engineering scope (Large Capital Projects Gate 1 to Gate 4) for assigned project/package (typical value £100M - £1000M); ensuring that Engineering and Quality risks are identified and understood, and appropriate measures are put in place to deal with issues and minimise risk to project/asset quality and programme.
• Have general Project Co‑ordination responsibilities, including chairing meetings with Contractors and other project stakeholders, organising design reviews and other technical sessions such as HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON and Design Authority Reviews.
• Assume direct line management of assistant engineering managers and project engineers and be responsible for the co‑ordination of all engineering activities, including the selection and management of engineering consultants, and the technical direction of contractors.
• Ensure that project technical requirements are clearly and robustly communicated to project teams, and that project teams understand the requirement to refer technical issues to engineering.
• Be responsible for early identification of technology elements requiring Technical Authority (TA) approval, and preparing the plan for TA approval, in conjunction with the technical team.
• Promote and manage safety within project portfolio, including Safety in Design, implementation of CDM procedures and Principal Designer (PD) practice, with Project Manager, and review of construction methods (RAMS) and commissioning and operational safety requirements.
• Be responsible for Design Management Plans, Engineering Works Information, scheduling of Design Reviews and ensuring competent project technical leadership (in conjunction with Project Engineering Manager and the Technical Authority).

You have:

• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (preferably Electrical or Civil and CEng) coupled with significant experience leading multi‑discipline teams with distinct skills in prioritisation and risk mitigation.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Transmission network, with technical understanding of all elements, and high‑level technical understanding of facilitating functions and an understanding of legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission.
• In depth technical knowledge of relevant legislation and the implications for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM and ESQCR.
• Ability to build strong relationships and understanding of consultants and external industry experts and the ability to communicate and challenge complex technical issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.

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. 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.