Renewables – Programmes Technical Assistant

Base Location: Contin, Clunie, Perth

Salary: £38,966 to £45,905 (SS05) + 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

Working a part of Hydro Asset Management Programmes team, your role will be a key part of Large capital projects delivery teams by managing design and technical documents, review processes, drawings and all other project documentation through the life of the project. As projects near closure, updating all systems with current documentation and capturing all Health and safety file data using existing systems, supporting training and roll out of this key operational information.

You will

• Act as a document control expert, supporting projects across the Large Capital Projects (LCP) gate & Sub LCP project phases, working closely with stakeholders at all levels using systems such as SharePoint, Autodesk, and Assai.
• Prepare, format, and process project documentation to align with Project Management Office standards and templates, working as a key project team member to maintain quality and consistency.
• Set up and maintain automated workflows, track document reviews and approvals, manage tracking logs, and escalate issues that delay document progression to the appropriate Project team member/manager.
• Support teams with design drawing modifications to develop a relied upon as built drawing package, tracking and managing changes, ensuring current versions are always available and in the right place.

• Project close out, ensuring all aspects of the latest project documentation are handed over to the operations team, ensuring compliance with CDM by delivering a high quality Health & Safety file.

You have

Consider what actually matters to do this role – skills, past experience, behaviours, etc and limit this to the top 5 essential requirements. Please consider how diversity of thought, actions and approach could bring added productivity to your business.

• Proven experience working within a project environment, managing documentation deliverables, and engaging confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good technical understanding of process plant to support engineering teams in producing drawing mark ups. CAD capability to enact simple markups in real time would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of document control processes, including traceable and auditable record keeping, document processing, and automated workflow creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to quickly adapt to new software. Experience with systems such Autodesk and SharePoint would be advantageous
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality outputs.

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.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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 Pamela Henderson on 01738 342002 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.