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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Glasgow Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | ___ options available The role Due to significant, sustained growth throughout the Business we have exciting opportunities for Project Directors to join the Onshore Capital Delivery team within SSEN Transmission. You will • Lead the delivery of a large portfolio of complex, high value (circa £1bn to £2bn), high voltage transmission projects, delivering on time and to budget with effective financial, quality and risk management., • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives., • Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing team with a strong delivery and commercial focus. Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture that drives results., • Ensure, at all times, safety will be at the heart of your role ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence – "if it's not safe, we don't do it.”., • Lead on the identification and prioritisation of continuous improvement within Project Delivery processes and supporting wider cross organisational improvements to drive improved project outcomes. You have • Extensive experience leading large-scale projects (over £300 million), especially in high-value transmission or construction of major infrastructure, with a strong commercial mindset and proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage construction partnerships effectively., • Solid expertise in financial planning for large capital projects, managing budgets, forecasting, and aligning financial goals with business priorities., • Proven success in leading and nurturing multi-disciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone is motivated to deliver their best., • A strong delivery focus with experience of achieving excellent outcomes in demanding timescales within a high-pressured project environment., • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a genuine commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring all activities meet the highest standards. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. ___ 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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o' / 01738 351976 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.

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth. Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | ___ options available. The role As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for an Electrical Plant Engineer (Transformers & Reactors) 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 connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology. You will • Write electric plant scope of works related to Transformers and Reactors in the substation from 33kV to 400kV, • Review and approve transformer and reactor designs through the development and execution phases and attend FATs of the same to support the Technical Authority function., • Liaise with other equipment plant engineers e.g. switchgear, FACTS and grid stabilisation in formulation of complete substation scope of works., • Promote best practice within the electric plant discipline, bringing your experience to provide suggested improvements in specifications, innovation of technology options and management of engineering risks., • Implement safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled., • Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security. You have • Experience in transformers and reactors specifically related design manufacturing, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning ideally up to 400kV . Should have worked in at least one of the functions above but have good knowledge about other functions as well., • Experience of substation project document review and of other substation equipment such as AIS, GIS, FACTs, will be added advantage., • A technical understanding of underlying British and international standards, relevant legislation and the implications for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR., • Effective communication skills, you should be able to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely, • Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders with an appetite for building strong and lasting relationships., • A degree in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. ___ 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.

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | ___ options available The role We’re looking for 2 talented engineering leads to join our Offshore and Onshore Engineering leadership teams as Head of Technical Engineering, playing a key role in shaping the future of our transmission network. You’ll guide and empower a talented team, foster collaboration, and champion innovative solutions that deliver safe, efficient designs and help us achieve Net Zero. You’ll work alongside our engineering leadership teams throughout the project development and delivery lifecycle maturing technical solution to the strategic and everyday challenges of our ambitious portfolio of Transmission Investment Programmes and Customer Connections projects. This is a leadership role where your ability to lead, inspire and influence others will make a real difference. You will • Lead and support a team of Lead Principal Engineers, overseeing our network of Project, Senior & Principal Engineers across our project teams, supervising all relevant engineering disciplines including HVDC Converters (Offshore Only), FACTS systems, substations, OHL, cable, civil, and protection & control disciplines, creating an environment where people thrive., • Develop the technical engineering team, managing recruitment, resource planning, and capability development to meet future business needs and ensure we maintain our technical excellence and breadth of engineering competence., • Set the technical direction, embedding standardised designs and encouraging creative, forward-thinking solutions that improve safety and efficiency., • Coordinate designs and governance readiness, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and programme goals while enabling timely delivery., • Guide teams through complex challenges, offering expertise and building confidence to unlock opportunities for innovation and value engineering., • Collaborate widely, representing SSEN Transmission in industry forums and building strong partnerships to influence standards and share best practice. You Will Have • Proven experience in leading and developing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, collaboration, and delivering positive change., • An Engineering Degree qualification, preferably with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) and demonstrable technical knowledge across transmission disciplines, combined with an understanding of regulatory requirements. Experience of Construction and operations in the marine environment is preferable for the Offshore role., • Experience working in large complex organisations, delivering significant £bn+ infrastructure investment programmes, prioritising safety, quality, whilst fostering innovation and economic efficiency from concept through to completion., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and bring people together to achieve shared goals., • A strategic, solutions-focused mindset, with a passion for innovation and commitment to helping the UK reach Net Zero. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. 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 / 01738 341043 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. #HOFE

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | ___ options available The role As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a Lead Engineering Manager to join our Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects on Orkney, Western Isles and Shetland and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state-of the-art AC grid control and stabilisation technology. The Lead Engineering Manager ensures effective management of regional multidisciplinary project engineering teams, supports the development and delivery of broad range of electricity Transmission projects which will facilitate the expansive growth taking place across our network. You will • Manage and develop a team of Engineering Managers and Senior Engineers, as well as supporting the broader regional project engineering team, to deliver innovative and value-adding engineering solutions across a portfolio of development and delivery projects nearing £1bn in value., • Drive a culture that focuses on personal development and high performance to enable our talented pool of Managers and multidisciplinary Engineers to fulfil their potential and increase the pivotal role they play in shaping strategic improvements and innovation necessary to accelerate the development and delivery of the vast network growth required to facilitate new renewable generation in the North of Scotland., • Lead a team to diligently manage engineering risks and maximise opportunities to deliver value for money to the consumer and ensure that suitably competent resources, both internal and external, are available to maintain or accelerate programme dates., • Promote and manage safety in design with particular focus on continual improvement in parallel with ensuring compliance to relevant legislation and effective delivery of CDM Principal Designer and Designer roles. You have • Strong experience in leading, developing and managing high performing engineering teams with a focus on innovation and continual improvement., • A qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably a Fellow or Chartered Engineer, with extensive experience in a similar environment but most importantly a strong ability to facilitate effective and timely problem solving of engineering challenges., • Relevant technical and commercial knowledge of the Electrical Transmission sector is preferrable, but experience from other relevant industries will be considered., • As you'll be liaising with a wide range of individuals, you'll need to be able to clearly articulate expectations to a large team, relay complex and technical messages in an easy to understand manner to other stakeholders, and have the ability to negotiate and influence effectively at all levels. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. ___ 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 / 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.