Lead Principal Underground Cable Engineer

Lead Principal Underground Cable Engineer

Base

Location:

Perth, Glasgow, 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) | Flexible First options available.

The role
Inspira­ble leader to shape the future of Underground Cable (UGC) engineering at a pivotal time for SSEN Transmission. As we deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects and accelerate toward Net Zero, this role offers a chance to drive technical leadership in standardised design and innovation across all UGC projects while fostering a safe, inclusive, and high‑performing team. Your expertise will empower others, support creativity, and create lasting change.

• Provide technical leadership and accountability for all UGC engineering projects, ensuring solutions meet business, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Guide and nurture a team of specialist engineers, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture and encouraging career growth.
• Oversee and coordinate resolution of technical issues, applying collaborative problem‑solving and thoughtful thinking across projects and work streams.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring compliance with CDM, ESQCR, and SSEN standards.
• Drive innovation by encouraging creativity and continuous improvement, implementing enhancements and engaging with industry forums to shape best practice.

• A proven track record of bringing out the best in people and delivering complex UGC engineering projects.
• A degree in an appropriate engineering discipline, with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of UGC engineering, relevant legislation (including CDM & ESQCR), and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and simplify complex ideas.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, collaborative decision‑making skills, and a passion for supporting the growth of others.

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 home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, ensuring a safe and reliable supply to communities while upgrading the grid for a net‑zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as 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. Generous family entitlements include maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a positive application experience. Please contact Shirley‑Anne O' or 01738 351 976 to discuss support options.