FACTS Lead

sse.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland seeks a FACTS Lead to drive engineering projects focused on enhancing Net Zero initiatives. The successful candidate will manage technology specifications, work with project engineers, and promote engineering best practices. Qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience with FACTS systems. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits including healthcare discounts and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Flexible working options

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in FACTS design review and testing for voltages up to 400kV.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including CDM & ESQCR.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it.

Responsibilities

• Write and review scope of works for FACTS technology.
• Promote and improve best practices within the FACTS discipline.
• Support Project Engineers with technical expertise.

Skills

Transmission level FACTS specification

Technical assessment of solutions

Communication of complex issues

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

Base Location

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

Salary

£58,100 - £87,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As part of SSEN Transmissions Offshore Portfolio of works, we have an opportunity for a FACTS Lead to join our Offshore AC Project Engineering team to help drive forward our Island projects and successfully deliver a network for Net Zero. Our Island projects facilitate the connection to our HVDC systems and include state‑of‑the‑art AC plant, grid control and stabilisation technology.

You will

• Write and review scope of works for FACTS and grid stabilisation technology from 132kV to 400kV, reviewing and approving primary plant contractor designs through the development and execution phases and attend FATs to support the Technical Authority process.
• Promote best practice within the FACTS discipline, bringing your experience to provide suggested improvements in specifications, innovation of technology options and management of engineering risks.
• Drive decision making and support projects through peer review of key issues.
• Support and direct Project Engineers within their specialist remit, using your technical expertise. The Project Engineers are managed directly via Engineering Managers, the Lead role is to provide technical support through your expertise and in doing so support the Engineering Manager. This will include support during recruitment and advising on Training and Development requirements of the Electric Plant Engineering Team.
• As well as the focus on the internal Engineering resource, you will also take a key role in advising on the performance of the external resource of Engineering Consultants and Contractors who are all part of supply chain delivering a significant portfolio of work.

You have

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

• Demonstrable experience in transmission level FACTS specification, FACTS basic design review, factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning ideally up to 400kV for STATCOMs, AC Choppers, SYNCOMs, Filters, and be comfortable to technically assess issues and critically assess a range of technical solutions.
• An excellent technical understanding of relevant legislation and the implications for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
• Effective communication skills, you should be able to communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely to allow decision making by senior management.
• Able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders with an appetite for building strong and lasting relationships.
• The ideal candidate for this role will be degree qualified in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a Chartered Engineer in a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.

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.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates 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 Hannah at [e-mail] or 01738 341147 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.