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Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

SSEN TransmissionPerth, Scotland, United Kingdom
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Electrical Building Services Engineer role at SSEN Transmission .

Base Location : Based from one of our Scottish locations — Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth.

Salary : Up to £75,000 depending on experience + car / cash 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

SSEN Transmission currently have an opportunity for a Senior Engineer, specialising in the Electrical Auxiliary Systems to join the Offshore Engineering Team to provide specialist engineering support on high profile and technically complex substation and HVDC projects.

The role would suit an Experienced Electrical Engineer from either an OEM contractor and consultancy, looking to take the next step into a client-side organisation. Although Power Transmission experience is preferred it is not needed. Candidates with building service experience within data centres, industrial process systems (O&G, Chemical etc), and water industries are encouraged to apply.

You will

  • Lead and review electrical building services designs (e.g. lighting, fire alarms, CCTV, BMS) for HVDC / AC converter stations, working closely with Tier 1 contractors and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and compliant designs.
  • Chair and contribute to key design and safety reviews including HAZID, HAZCON, and HAZOP, and manage technical deviations, risks, and interfaces across disciplines such as HV equipment, control & protection, and civil engineering.
  • Provide expert technical oversight through the full project lifecycle, including equipment approvals, peer reviews, specification development, FAT / SAT attendance, and on-site supervision to ensure installation quality and standards compliance.
  • Promote technical excellence and continuous improvement by developing engineering guidance, capturing lessons learned, and supporting future project specifications and training initiatives.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers, lead discipline-specific meetings, and help coordinate engineering activities to ensure knowledge transfer, skill development, and consistent delivery across the portfolio.

You have

  • A degree in a relevant engineering subject and preferably have chartered status or be working towards this.
  • The ability to technically assess and critically challenge contractor submissions.
  • Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and to prioritise workload whilst building strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, distilling key information messages.
  • Familiarity with a range of technical solutions used in HVDC / AC Substations.
  • Worked in a multi-discipline team, utilising Autodesk Construction Cloud BIM environment to manage and co-ordinate designs, raise and respond to contractor RFI / TQs, clash detection, 3D model development etc.
  • 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 own 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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 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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