Principal Building Services Engineer

sse.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Principal Building Services Engineer in Scotland. In this role, you'll provide engineering support and ensure the development of innovative solutions within the growing teams. You will lead standardisation processes, manage technical risks, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently. This position offers a salary of £58,100 - £75,000, a performance-related bonus, and flexible working options, ensuring a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in developing a data-led approach to design validation.
• Desirable experience with LVAC/DC distribution boards.
• Proficient with RIBA stages for utility control building design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead standardisation in design and processes.
• Provide technical expertise to support Engineers on projects.
• Manage strategic technical risks affecting project growth.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of building services industry codes and standards

Strong communication skills

Ability to assess issues and evaluate solutions

Education

Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership

Job description

Base Location:For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the officePerth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary:£58,100 - £75,000+ car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time |Flexible Firstoptions available

The role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Building Services Engineer to provide specialist engineering support to drive engineering excellence, innovation and technical development of our growing team and business.

You will

• Coordinate and lead standardisation in design, processes, innovations, training, and technologies that enable more efficient delivery of engineering work within the discipline.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to support Seniors and Project Engineers on complex or high-priority issues within projects or strategic planning for our growing network.
• Drive the management of strategic technical risks related to policy, supply chain, and performance issues to ensure project growth is effectively managed.
• Collaborate with key technical stakeholders—including Network Engineering, Project Delivery teams, and Asset Management—to verify project proposals, meet business needs, and identify scope changes that ensure projects are delivered efficiently, without putting the network at risk.

You have

• In-depth knowledge of building services industry codes and standards, including experience working within RIBA stages, for the design of utility control buildings to ensure effective long-term operation.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution, or demonstrable progress towards chartership.
• Proven experience in developing a data-led approach to design validation and specification compliance for transmission substation building requirements, including the ability to technically assess issues and critically evaluate proposed solutions.
• Desirable optional experience: LVAC/DC distribution boards and battery systems, ventilation requirements, and familiarity with ATEX/DSEAR principles.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation, oral, and written abilities, with the capacity to form clear, structured arguments and provide reasoned justifications to influence and guide stakeholders at all levels

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmissionown 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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

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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