Electrical Engineering Manager

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading or Havant. There will also be a requirement to work from our offices in Glasgow and Perth approximately twice a week.

Salary: Up to £91,700 depending on skills and experience + car / 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

As Electrical Engineering Manager, you'll be accountable for the management of the Electrical Engineering Team providing specialist technical expertise across the range of Generation assets. You'll act as the Technical Authority during new build project design development and construction activities, responsible for the delivery of an Asset Integrity programme appropriate to the Electrical Engineering discipline and development and on-going management of relevant Engineering and Design Standards.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

- Providing technical leadership and support within the Electrical Engineering discipline.

- Ensuring the Electrical Engineering Team operate safely in line with SSE and Renewables Engineering processes and procedures.

- Performance management across the team to ensure all staff are set and deliver against challenging objectives.

- Identifying all opportunities to increase the value contribution Renewables Engineering make to the business.

- Ensuring the quality of all works delivered by the Electrical Engineering Team is of the required standard and achieves the full requirements of the customer or stakeholder.

What do I need?

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

- A demonstrable background working within a similar engineering management role in a Power Generation environment.

- Outstanding leadership and people management skills, with proven ability in motivating, mentoring and leading a team made up of multi-disciplined specialists.

- Experience in setting a strong safety culture across the team and wider business and leading by example.

- Chartered Engineer status and membership of the Engineering Council (or working towards).

- A strong understanding of the renewable generation field would be highly advantageous.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Pamela on 01738 342002.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.