Marine Survey and Geospatial Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth.

Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

The Marine Survey & Geospatial Engineer sits within the SSEN Transmission (SSENT) Offshore Delivery team and is required to support the delivery of current and future subsea cable installation projects that sit within SSEN Transmission’s development pipeline.

You will

– Support Marine Survey & Geospatial activities in support of Subsea Cable Installation, Subsea Marine Survey & Geospatial interfaces and sail as the Employers (Client) Representative where required during survey and installation campaigns in support of subsea cable installation projects.

– Support the development and review of Marine Survey & Geospatial project documentation associated with Subsea Cable Installation.

– Provide support to the Survey Manager in the development and review of Marine Survey & Geospatial project documentation associated with Subsea Cable Installation.

– Apply and adhere to the Safety Management Systems, best practices and the SSE Large Capital Projects Governance processes for all projects whilst ensuring their actions and behaviours are in accordance with the SSE Safety Culture and core leadership values.

For the position of Marine Survey & Geospatial Engineer, we are looking for someone with clear and demonstrable experience and understanding of Marine Survey & Geospatial requirements associated with Subsea Installation.

You have

– Extensive previous Marine Survey & Geospatial experience relative to subsea installation activities including having sailed as a Hydrographic Surveyor or Party Chief. Note: Similar experience in subsea pipeline and/ or umbilical installation will be considered, as will Hydrographic Survey experience in either the Royal Navy or Royal Engineers.

– Professional registration at Chartered Level or similar demonstrable experience, along with detailed and extensive Marine Survey & Geospatial knowledge relative to subsea cable installation.

– Experience of being personally responsible as a Project Surveyor or similar supporting the delivery of subsea installation works along with excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to produce a high standard of documentation and reporting.

– The ability to manage any relative assigned packages of work in relation to Marine Survey & Geospatial activities in support of Subsea Cable Installation whilst considering any impacts to financial forecast and other programmed activities.

– An understanding of the Transmission business and regulated environment that we operate in and will have a background in either the Offshore Transmission industry, offshore or subsea construction and installation, or the Offshore Wind sector on major projects.

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 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.

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