Lead Principal Engineer – HVDC Plant

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Lead Principal Engineer – HVDC Plant

Company: SSEN Transmission (SSE) Location: Scotland (Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, or Inverness – 50% office-based) Salary: £78,400 – £117,600 + Car/Car Allowance + Performance Bonus Pattern: Permanent | Full-Time (Part-Time & Flexible options available)

The Role

Take on a pivotal leadership role shaping the future of HVDC Plant engineering. As SSEN Transmission delivers a £30bn investment programme to accelerate the UK toward Net Zero, you will join our Offshore Project Engineering team as a technically authoritative leader.

You will oversee the design development and implementation of HVDC systems across a multi-project offshore portfolio. This role is about more than just technical oversight; it’s about mentoring specialist engineers, driving innovation, and ensuring engineering consistency across some of the UK’s most ambitious energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Provide accountability for all HVDC Plant engineering initiatives, ensuring solutions align with business, regulatory, and safety standards.

  • Team Mentorship: Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers, fostering an inclusive culture and supporting their career growth.

  • Technical Escalation: Act as the critical point of contact for complex design issues, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards.

  • Innovation & Strategy: Drive continuous improvement by engaging with technology providers and industry forums to shape best practices and future project pipelines.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain partners and internal teams to develop fit-for-purpose standards and optimize engineering solutions.

Requirements

We are looking for a credible leader with a passion for developing others and a deep understanding of HVDC technology.

  • Experience: A proven track record in delivering complex HVDC Converter engineering projects and leading technical teams.

  • Education: A degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) is preferred.

  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of HVDC Plant engineering and relevant legislation (CDM & ESQCR).

  • Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for various audiences.

Why Join SSE?

Join a company investing £10 million a day into homegrown energy. We offer a “Flexible First” work environment and a range of benefits including:

  • Financial & Lifestyle: Performance-related bonus, car allowance, and interest-free loans for tech or transport.

  • Health & Wellbeing: Discounts on private healthcare, gym memberships, and a 24/7 counselling service.

  • Family Support: Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements.

Ready to Apply?

Please complete your application online. Successful candidates will undergo a criminality and credit check prior to employment.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. For any reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com.

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    Company Location – Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom 

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