Asset Policy and Strategy Engineer

Base Location

Flexible Scotland | We’ll offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base "home" location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

£49,004 - £64,738 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

SSEN Transmission are looking for a motivated and proactive Asset Policy and Strategy Engineer to join our Asset Policy and Strategy team.

You will contribute to the performance and continual improvement of our Asset Management System, support compliance with Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR), and collaborate with colleagues across engineering, operations, assurance, and risk.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their asset management career – or ready to step into a new specialism – who wants to develop strong capabilities in ISO 55001, compliance, risk, and asset management strategy.

• Analyse and audit SSEN Transmission’s Asset Management System to the ISO 55001 standard, providing the appropriate KPIs and reporting to demonstrate continuous improvement in our asset management performance.
• Carry out or support internal audits, contributing to assurance activities that check the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Support the continuous improvement of SSEN Transmission’s Asset Management capabilities, using feedback gained from external benchmarking activities.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with ESQCR, working collaboratively with stakeholders across engineering, safety, and operational teams.
• Work with the Risk and Assurance team to help maintain the Asset Risk Register, ensuring information is accurate, up to date, and shared with relevant teams.

• Experience in supporting the development and performance management of ISO
  55001 certification within an asset management organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical or business documentation and explain ideas to different audiences.
• Experience in delivery of internal/external audits and the ability to demonstrate how you have used the audit process to deliver performance improvements to an organisation's asset management system.
• A technical or analytical background – such as a degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management, or a related discipline. An Institute of Asset Management qualification is advantageous.
• A full and valid UK driving licence, as travel to SSEN Transmission sites and offices is an essential part of this role.

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.

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. 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.

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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive.

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.