Senior HVDC Engineering Manager

7 days ago


Inverness, Highland, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Engineer to join our team as an Assistant Director of HVDC Engineering. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HVDC engineering and project management, with experience in leading multi-discipline teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project Engineering Manager to deliver HVDC engineering scope for assigned projects, ensuring that engineering and quality risks are identified and understood, and appropriate measures are put in place to deal with issues, and minimize risk to project/asset quality and programme.

• Chair meetings with HVDC OEMs and other project stakeholders, organize design reviews, and other technical sessions such as HAZID/HAZOP/HAZCON.

• Direct Line Management of project engineers and responsible for the coordination of all engineering activities, including the selection and management of engineering consultants, and the technical direction of contractors.

• Promote and manage safety within project portfolio, including Safety in Design, implementation of CDM procedures and Principal Designer (PD) practice, with Project Manager, and review of construction methods (RAMS) and commissioning and operational safety requirements.

• Responsible for Design Management Plans, Engineering Works Information, scheduling of Design Reviews, and ensuring competent project technical leadership (in conjunction with Project Engineering Manager and the Technical Authority).

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (preferably CEng) coupled with significant experience leading multi-discipline teams.

• Good technical knowledge of the Transmission network, with technical understanding of core elements, and high-level technical understanding of facilitating functions and an understanding of legal and regulatory obligations for Transmission.

• Good relationships and understanding of consultants and external industry experts and the 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. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come. We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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