Regional Senior Cable Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Regional Senior Cable Project Engineer to provide engineering support and guidance on complex projects in Scotland. This role requires expertise in high voltage cables and transmission, along with strong communication skills. You will be responsible for reviewing designs and fostering a positive team culture. The company offers competitive salary, flexible working, and various benefits focused on employee wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans for transport

Qualifications

• Experience in transmission development, design or specification.
• Ability to evaluate options thoughtfully and offer collaborative solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of legal and regulatory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist engineering support on complex projects.
• Support and guide Engineers within the cable discipline.
• Champion best practice in cable design.

Skills

Knowledge of High Voltage Cables

Communication Skills

Engineering Judgement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

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 office -Perth, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen

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 First options available

The role

As a Regional Senior Cable Project Engineer, you will provide specialist engineering support on high profile and technically complex projects. You will be responsible for reviewing or approving designs through the development and execution phases.

You will

• Support and guide Engineers within the cable discipline, encouraging their development and contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture across the wider Transmission Engineering team.
• Use your expertise to thoughtfully review and provide constructive feedback on engineering decisions, helping projects progress with clarity and shared understanding.
• Champion best practice in cable design by offering considered improvements in specifications, technology choices and approaches to managing engineering risks.
• Foster a strong safety culture by applying CDM procedures with care, ensuring all engineering activities are carried out responsibly and in line with company, HSE and industry requirements.
• Work inclusively with Engineering Managers and Project Managers to ensure Engineering and Quality risks are clearly understood, communicated and addressed to support successful project delivery.

You have

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, ideally with Chartered status or working towards it, with experience in transmission development, design or specification.
• The ability to approach complex engineering issues with balanced judgement, evaluating options thoughtfully and offering well‑reasoned, collaborative solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of High Voltage Cables and experience working on the Transmission Network, with a commitment to high‑quality, reliable engineering outcomes.
• A strong appreciation of legal and regulatory responsibilities in Transmission, including CDM and ESQCR, and a proactive, conscientious approach to maintaining compliance>
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to explain technical matters clearly and build trusting, positive relationships with colleagues and 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 plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Transmission owns 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.