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Assistant Engineering Manager (15 month contract)

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3 weeks ago
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Assistant Engineering Manager (15 month contract)






  • Job Number:
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  • Closing at: Nov 25 2025 - 23:55 GMT
































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


Salary: up to £70,000 depending on experience + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.


Working Pattern: 15 month fixed term | Full Time | options available.


The role


SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Engineering Manager to lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers through the delivery of high profile, high value and technically complex projects on the electricity Transmission network in Scotland.


The role is responsible for taking projects from initial development and design, through to delivery, commissioning and hand over to operations.


You will


- Directly line manage a team of multi-disciplined engineers, supporting the Engineering Manager to ensure that sufficient and competent engineering resource is in place to deliver high quality and value in engineering output.


- Promote a positive safety culture within the project portfolio through the implementation of safety by design practices and ensuring rigour in compliance with relevant safety regulations.


- Work closely with project teams to ensure that engineering risks are identified and managed.


- Be responsible for ensuring technical specifications are correctly selected and implemented, and ensuring quality is delivered for all engineering deliverables.


- Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that engineering forms part of the project decision-making process.


You have


- A qualification in a relevant engineering discipline and preferably be either a Chartered Engineer or working towards this. SSEN fully recognises, encourages and supports our engineers in this and their continued professional development.


- Demonstrable experience and technical knowledge of the Transmission network (or comparable industries) and its associated design and standards.


- Experience in leading engineering teams to deliver efficiently coordinated and value-engineered design solutions.


- Experience in line managing or coaching others to maximise their performance and support their personal development.


- Confidence in your ability to technically assess any potential problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.


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.


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



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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