HVDC Engineering Manager

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About the Role

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland.

Salary: £63,000 - £94,000 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Full Time | Flexible First options available

Reporting to the Lead HVDC Engineering Manager and responsible for delivery of HVDC Engineering scope for assigned projects (typical value £700M - £2000M), working collaboratively with the Project Teams, and ensuring appropriate input and guidance from the Technical team and external consultants. Key duties include preparation of and adherence to Design Management Plan (DMP) direct management of the HVDC project engineers, selection and management of engineering consultants, and technical direction of contractors. Responsible for ensuring technical specifications are appropriately selected and implemented and that quality requirements are clearly stated and delivered.

The responsibilities of theHVDC Engineering Manager include:

- Safety - Promote and manage safety within project, including Safety in Design, implementation of CDM procedures and Principle designer (PD) practice.

- Project Engineering - Responsible for Engineering delivery of assigned projects (typical capital value £700m - £2000m). Work closely with Project teams to ensure Engineering and Quality risks are identified and understood, and ensure issues are dealt with pro-actively and minimise risk to project/asset quality and programme.

- Engineering Resources - Responsible for securing sufficient and competent engineering resources, including consultants, to ensure quality, timely, and value delivery of project engineering design.

- Technical -Responsible for managing design plans and engineering work information. Schedule design reviews and ensure skilled project technical leadership. Communicate project technical needs clearly to teams. Ensure teams refer technical issues to engineering. Identify early technology elements needing Technical Authority approval. Prepare the plan for TA approval with the technical team.

- Quality - Responsible for review/approval of Project Quality Plans. Ensure that SQEP resources are clearly identified, and given responsibility for quality interventions, including specific manufacturing and construction hold points, inspections, witnessing and acceptance testing. Ensure that pro-active quality interventions are defined in the Quality Plan and ITPs, to minimise the risk of rework and project delay.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Degree in appropriate engineering discipline (preferably CEng).

- Strong technical knowledge of the Transmission network, with technical understanding of core elements, and high level technical understanding of facilitating functions and project delivery.

- In depth knowledge of industry standards and specifications, and SHET technical specifications, and how to determine applicability of relevant standards.

- Good knowledge of relevant legislation and the implications for Transmission network management for both Assets and Projects, including CDM and ESQCR.

- Ability to communicate and challenge complex technical issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission , we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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