Lead Project Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will lead and coordinate delivery of high-value transmission projects across Scotland, guiding cross‑disciplinary teams from concept through handover. You’ll work closely with engineers, managers, and external partners to manage design risk, regulatory compliance, and governance gates. You’ll mentor junior engineers and ensure robust design assurance in the pre-construction phase. This is a hands-on, impactful position within SSEN Transmission, contributing to a cleaner, reliable electricity system. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, safety‑conscious environment that values delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• car allowance
• performance-related bonus
• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• maternity/adoption pay and paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Lead and support project teams across transmission projects, coordinating interfaces between multiple technical disciplines
• Drive optioneering and initial design to deliver optimum project solutions within timescales and multiproject environments
• Identify and mitigate design risks in pre-construction, ensuring regulatory compliance (CDM, ESQCR)
• Prepare and coordinate design assurance reviews and Gate documentation per Large Capital Projects Governance
• Mentor and develop less experienced engineers and collaborate with consultants and contractors to enable informed decision-making

Key requirements

• Experience in project development and delivery within Transmission or similar industry
• Strong communication skills with ability to present complex technical information clearly
• Proven ability to build positive stakeholder relationships at all levels
• Mentoring and coaching experience in an engineering team
• Excellent understanding of CDM and ESQCR regulatory implications
• Degree qualified in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil or related discipline; Chartered Engineer status desirable
• Full driving licence for on-site travel

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• clear communication
• project management in large capital projects
• design assurance and governance processes
• optioneering and early design for transmission projects

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