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Head of Onshore Development
Ssen Transmission
A UK transmission network operator, providing energy solutions and connecting renewable power.
Lead onshore development team delivering complex transmission projects in Scotland
10d ago
£101,000 - £151,400
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,600 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
High Voltage Transmission
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Low Carbon Economy
Substations
Role
What you would be doing
policy advocacy
project strategy
risk management
project delivery
onshore development
stakeholder engagement
Represent SSEN Transmission across the energy industry, contributing to the development of policy, reform, and best practice to enable the UK’s Net Zero and energy security goals.
Shape and contribute to SSEN Transmission’s project development strategy and business planning, ensuring the organisation has the technical, commercial, and onshore project development expertise to deliver its RIIO T3 and future business plans.
Provide leadership in developing and implementing innovative approaches, structures, and resources that enable safe, efficient, and high quality project development, ensuring robust governance, risk, and financial management.
Lead and inspire the Onshore Development team to deliver a portfolio of complex projects, including High Voltage AC overhead line and substation schemes, connection projects, and asset replacement programmes, through the early development and refinement stages.
Act as a trusted partner and focal point for engagement with senior stakeholders, including UK and Scottish Governments, Ofgem, statutory consultees, consenting bodies, local communities, landowners, and supply chain partners.
What you bring
infrastructure
nec3
cdm
leadership
stakeholder management
ofgem
Significant experience in the development and execution of large and complex infrastructure projects within the energy sector.
Technical knowledge and expertise across infrastructure project delivery, including CDM regulations, technical design requirements, system planning, strategic optioneering, and delivery using NEC3 contracts, or similar.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills, with proven success in influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders at executive and governmental level.
Exceptional leadership skills, with a track record of building, motivating, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-changing environment, ensuring excellence in performance, safety, quality, and capability development.
A strong understanding of the regulated utilities environment, including Ofgem’s price control framework, investment cases, and funding mechanisms.
Benefits
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Security clearance
a criminality check and a credit check are required before starting work.
Company
Overview
2,600 Employees
Workforce Size
Operate one of the UK's largest transmission networks, connecting communities to reliable and sustainable energy sources.
plays a key role in delivering electricity to millions of people across the UK, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
specializes in integrating renewable energy, including wind and solar, into the national grid, supporting the UK's transition to net zero.
focuses on maintaining and upgrading high-voltage infrastructure to meet future energy demands and enhance grid resilience.
typical projects include major infrastructure upgrades, large-scale energy transmission systems, and facilitating the connection of renewable power sources.
is at the forefront of using digital technologies and innovation to improve grid efficiency and performance.
notable for its commitment to future-proofing the energy landscape, continues to lead the way in providing smart, sustainable energy solutions.
Culture + Values
Safety first, always.
We value teamwork and collaboration.
We embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
We are committed to sustainability.
We take ownership and are accountable for delivering results.
We act with integrity and honesty.
We strive for excellence in everything we do.
Environment + Sustainability
2045
Net Zero Commitment
Target year for achieving net-zero emissions across all operations.
Reducing carbon emissions through innovation and new technologies.
Investment in renewable energy projects and sustainable infrastructure.
Focus on improving energy efficiency in operations.
Adopting sustainable materials in construction and maintenance.
Monitoring and reporting environmental performance and impacts.
Inclusion & Diversity
31%
women in workforce
Women make up 31% of the workforce at Ssen Transmission.
Strong focus on improving gender diversity across all levels.
Target to increase the percentage of women in senior leadership roles.
Ongoing development of inclusive leadership programs.
Implementation of mentorship programs to support diverse talent.
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