Civil Project Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: £47,600 – £60,000 dependent on experience + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available

SSEN Transmission is currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support our growing portfolio of projects.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

– Provide civil engineering support across multiple projects by creating outline designs during development phases.

– Including site/route selection, ground investigation specification, earthworks designs, public road upgrade and landscaping for proposed assets.

– Define the scope of engineering design, as well as validate and verify the engineering design and construction and installation for assigned projects.

– Develop scope of works and detailed specifications, supporting site teams to ensure the quality of installations.

– Evaluate tenders and scope, procure and manage specialist services.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– Sound technical knowledge of industry standards and specifications and an in-depth understanding of CDM Regulations.

– Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely, facilitating decision making by senior management.

– Demonstrable experience of using digital platforms such as Infraworks to facilitate early design development and an understating of the capabilities and outputs of Civil3D will be an advantage.

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the strength in character to guide work, including outputs to inform the relevant audience.

– Preferably hold, or be working towards an appropriate Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

About our Business

At 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?

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 & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

Next Steps

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 Shirley on 01738 351976.

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.