Lead Principal Engineer – Civil and Geotechnical

Lead Principal Engineer – Civil and Geotechnical

Company: SSEN Transmission (SSE) Location: Scotland (Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, or Inverness) – 50% office-based Salary: £78,400 – £117,600 + 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 Civil and Geotechnical engineering for some of the UK’s most ambitious offshore transmission projects. As we execute a £30bn investment programme toward Net Zero, you will join our Offshore Project Engineering team as a technically authoritative and collaborative leader.

You will oversee design development and geotechnical investigations across a multi-project offshore portfolio, ensuring engineering consistency, safety, and innovation while mentoring a team of specialist engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide high-level accountability for all Civil and Geotechnical initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory and safety standards.

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

• Problem Resolution: Act as the critical escalation point for complex design issues, applying collaborative problem-solving across the offshore portfolio.

• Safety & Compliance: Champion HSE excellence, ensuring strict adherence to CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards.

• Driving Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends by engaging with technology providers and forums to implement new solutions and best practices for future pipelines.

Requirements

• Experience: A proven track record of delivering complex onshore and offshore engineering projects and leading high-performing teams.

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

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical assessments, and relevant legislation (CDM & ESQCR).

• Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Why Join SSEN Transmission?

We are investing £10 million a day into homegrown energy. We offer a “Flexible First” environment and a market-leading benefits package:

• Wellbeing: Private healthcare discounts, 24/7 counseling, and a free online GP.

• Financial Support: Interest-free loans for tech and transport, plus the Cycle to Work scheme.

• Family First: Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your application online. Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminality and credit check.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. For support or reasonable adjustments, please contact hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com or 01738 341147.

SUMMARY

• Company Name – SSE
  Company website – SSE
  Company Location – Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom 

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