Lead Principal Underground Cable Engineer

Lead Principal Underground Cable Engineer

• Job Number: 557806
• Closing at: May 4 2026 - 23:55 BST

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 – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time (Part Time options available) | options available

The role

This is a role where your expertise truly matters and your voice will help shape the future of Underground Cable (UGC) engineering at a time of major transformation. As Lead Principal UGC Engineer, you’ll play a central role in building a cleaner, more resilient energy network, working collaboratively with talented colleagues across SSEN Transmission.

You’ll guide the development of standardised, future ready designs, encourage innovative thinking, and create an environment where people feel supported to do their best work. This is an opportunity be a hands-on engineer in a leadership position influence meaningful change, and contribute to a fairer, greener energy future for communities across Scotland.

You Will

• Continue to be a hands‑on engineer, applying your technical expertise while providing thoughtful, trusted leadership across UGC projects. Support, empower and develop specialist engineers, nurturing a positive, inclusive team culture where people can grow and thrive.

• Bring teams together to navigate and resolve complex technical challenges through open dialogue and collaborative problem‑solving.

• Promote a caring approach to health, safety and environmental excellence, and uphold CDM, ESQCR and SSEN standards.

• Encourage creativity and continuous improvement, championing innovative ideas and representing SSEN Transmission across industry networks.

You Have

• A strong background delivering impactful UGC engineering projects and guiding teams with empathy, clarity and confidence.

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) welcomed.

• Deep knowledge of UGC engineering, associated legislation and industry standards, paired with a thoughtful, pragmatic approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to connect with others and explain complex ideas in a clear, supportive way.

• A collaborative mindset, a commitment to continuous learning, and a genuine passion for helping people and projects succeed.

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.

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 / 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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