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Senior Subsea Engineer (HVDC Cable Systems) 549812 Closing at: Aug 6 2024 at 23:55 BST About the Role Base Location: &nbsp; We're proud to offer a&nbsp;Flexible First&nbsp;approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN Transmission Offices (Perth / Inverness / Aberdeen / Glasgow) Salary: &nbsp; 55,200 – 83,000 company car / cash allowance performance-related bonus a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: &nbsp;Permanent | Full Time |&nbsp;Flexible First&nbsp;options available SSEN Transmission is currently recruiting for a Senior Subsea Engineer to join our HVDC Project Engineering team, supporting our growing portfolio of subsea HV cable projects. This discipline engineering role supports all offshore and nearshore design and installation engineering activities across the project lifecycle; from start of development to end of execution. In undertaking this key role for delivery of critical national infrastructure projects, you’ll be a key player in helping us achieve Net Zero. The overriding objective for the Senior Subsea Engineer is to drive and maintain technical excellence across the offshore engineering discipline. To that end, the main responsibilities include: - Providing senior level expertise and mentorship to junior members of the engineering team, challenging the status-quo with innovative thinking. - Supporting engineering teams across a number of different projects, driving swift resolution of complex issues. - Driving standardisation of Employer requirements/specifications, including implementation of technical “Lessons Learned”, ensuring effective follow-up and affirmative action for the betterment of all projects. - Promoting our safety-in-design ethos and taking a leading role in identifying and managing risks pertaining to offshore and nearshore design and installation. - Support the Engineering manager to comply with internal governance, including preparation of design and safety assurance reviews. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we’re looking for a strong team player with: - Minimum qualification level of BEng in a related engineering discipline. - Extensive knowledge and experience in subsea design, engineering, and installation/construction works. - Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, specifications, and safe-working practices. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management, and organisational skills. - Enthusiasm to provide technical team leadership towards our Net Zero ambitions. About our Business At&nbsp;SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package&nbsp;on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion &amp; Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie at or . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. #LI-TRM #LI-SM1 #LI-Hybrid

Senior Subsea Engineer HVDC Cable Systems

Auxiliary Plant Attendant 549792 Closing at: Jul 19 2024 at 23:55 BST SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest 20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are&nbsp;proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years. Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here;&nbsp;hydro About the Role Base Location:&nbsp; Dundreggan Dam, Nostie Bridge and Ceannacroc, Inverness Salary: &nbsp; 23,730 - 27,174 depending on skills and experience performance-related bonus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: &nbsp;Permanent | Full Time&nbsp; SSE Renewables Hydro operates and maintains over 1000MW of Hydro Generation and associated infrastructure. Our multi-disciplined Operations and Maintenance teams in Tummel West Section are responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state. Some of your main accountabilities will include; - Extensive involvement in routine works, such as maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings. - Assisting the maintenance team to carry out minor repairs, servicing, and defect rectification. - Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of associated water catchment areas, consisting of tasks such as hill ditching, increasing storage capacity in small dams and clearing intake structures. - Carrying out risk assessments, environmental and safety inspections, and reporting operational defects as they arise.&nbsp; You'll also receive training to operate fixed Generation plant. What do I need? We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic person, with the ability to work under their own initiative as well as being part of a team. To be considered for this role, we would also love you to have; - Previous experience of civil or estate works, or have a background in forestry or farming. - A good understanding of the outdoor environment, with demonstrable knowledge of civil maintenance works such as ditching, road repairs, building maintenance and general repairs. - Due to the nature of the role you must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions, and it may be necessary to carry out work out-with normal working hours when required. - A full and valid UK driving licence is essential. Applicants must reside, or be prepared to relocate, within 30 miles of the listed sites offered. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package&nbsp;on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion &amp; Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andrew on /&nbsp; Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. #LI-REN #LI-AD1 #LI-Onsite

Auxiliary Plant Attendant

Principal Engineer - Civils 549797 Closing at: Aug 1 2024 at 23:55 BST About the Role Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'office' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland. Office Locations: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth Salary: 55,200 - 91,300 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 SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Civils Principal Engineer to join our Policy &amp; Standards Team. The Policy and Standards Team are part of the Asset Management and Operations Directorate and are the Design and Technical Engineering Governance function for the Transmission Business. Their purpose is to ensure that suitable engineering guidance and specifications are in place for all Transmission projects and relevant business areas and that the design of the network and the equipment used ensures we operate safely, reliably and in compliance with the relevant legislation.&nbsp; As the Principal Engineer – Civils, you will; - Write, maintain and own technical specifications required for civil works associated with substation, e.g. substation buildings, bunds, trenches, etc. and review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learnt from projects. - Represent Transmission at industry body events such as ENA or CIGRE working groups and attend conferences, participate in supplier meetings, TO forums, etc. and lead on introduction of new technology for substation construction. - As part of the Technical Authority review perform approval of civil aspects with regard to standardised substation construction.&nbsp; - Provide technical guidance and advice to Project Engineering for scope of works, specification and supplier selection, to Asset Management regarding civil asset condition and to Operations regarding civil capability. - Provide Subject Matter Expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority to verify project proposals are fit for purpose. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: - A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.&nbsp; - Demonstrable experience on an expert level in the design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of civil infrastructure, preferably related to the energy sector. - The ability to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions and a&nbsp;detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of British and European Standards related to civil infrastructure. - Strong organisation and project management skills as well as interpersonal skills as the role interacts across broad areas of the business and at multiple levels. - Experience in design and construction of mechanical services in substations would also be advantageous. About our Business SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion &amp; Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Iona on / . Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check. #LI-TRM #LI-IA1 #LI-Hybrid

Principal Engineer - Civils

Operations Project Manager 549732 Closing at: Jul 18 2024 at 23:55 BST About the role Base Location: &nbsp;Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Dundee Salary: &nbsp; 47,600 - 71,600 car /car allowance performance-related bonus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: &nbsp;Permanent | Full Time |&nbsp;Flexible First&nbsp;options available SSEN Transmission is currently recruiting for an Operations Project Manager to lead project teams in the execution of operational improvement projects in the Asset Management and Operations (AM&amp;O) team. The team is currently undergoing a significant period of change, both in the way we work and the technologies we use. This is an excellent opportunity to influence this change. The key duties &amp; responsibilities of the Operations Project Manager are: - Accountability to the Lead Operations Project Manager for delivery and support of a variety of projects, including Transformation, Innovation and Network Resilience projects. - Support the delivery of our Business Plans, including project development, optioneering and the production of supporting documentation. - Analysing external benchmarking results to identifying opportunities for improvement and obtaining stakeholder buy-in to develop and implement the change. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: - Project Management or performance improvement experience, preferably within the Utilities Industry. Operational experience would be highly beneficial but not required. - Excellent verbal and written communication and solid presentation skills. You need to make the work that we are doing visible and engaging. - The ability to work independently and manage your time over a wide variety of projects is vital. Candidates should have experience working with multi-skilled teams or a variety of stakeholders and should be comfortable challenging the status quo. About our Business SSEN Transmission&nbsp;owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package&nbsp;on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion &amp; Diversity at SSE' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / . Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. #LI-TRM #LI- IA1 #LI-Hybrid&nbsp; OR &nbsp;#LI-Onsite