Base Location
Glasgow; the role covers a radius and assets across Central & Southern Scotland, offering flexibility within these regions.
Salary
£54,952 - £64,738 + company vehicle + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support finances, well‑being and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible (First options available).
The role
Operational Electrical Engineer in the Onshore Wind, Solar & Battery Electrical Engineering team within the UK. You will support the asset integrity of Wind, Solar & Battery assets across multiple operational sites, providing technical support to Operations and Maintenance teams.
You will
- Perform Operational Duties as a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) up to 275kV, including maintenance and fault response on high‑value electrical assets.
- Provide Technical Support, including troubleshooting, safety investigations and response to electrical plant issues that could affect service continuity or Grid Code compliance.
- Manage Asset Integrity, monitoring plant health and responding to emergent safety or business issues, and reviewing and improving maintenance standards.
- Handle Contractor Management, from specification and scope writing, through technical evaluation of proposals, to planning, setting to work and continuous monitoring of safety and performance.
- Deliver Project Management, offering direct project management support for specific activities requiring safety, reliability and design improvement.
You have
- Minimum HND level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in an operational, maintenance or construction environment, preferably within an HV environment.
- A full driving licence and ability to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland.
- Existing SAP certification or ability to demonstrate competence to achieve it, with working knowledge of electrical equipment and systems (protection systems, HV switchgear, electrical generating plant, HV/LV transformers, control systems).
- Experience in managing projects and contractors with a proven track record of delivery.
- Knowledge of Wind, Solar or Battery technology preferred but not essential.
Benefits
- Company vehicle, performance‑related bonus and competitive salary.
- Benefits to support finances, well‑being and family: private healthcare and gym memberships, free online GP, 24/7 counselling, Cycle to Work scheme, family entitlements including maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments needed to ensure a positive application experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage under‑represented groups to apply.
Ready to apply?
Applications must be submitted online. If selected, you will undergo criminality and credit checks before starting work.
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