Head of Technical Engineering

Overview

Lead technical engineering team for transmission network, guiding design & delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• technical direction
• design coordination
• value engineering
• talent development
• industry collaboration

Tasks

-Lead and support a team of Lead Principal Engineers, overseeing our network of Project, Senior & Principal Engineers across our project teams, supervising all relevant engineering disciplines including HVDC Converters (Offshore Only), FACTS systems, substations, OHL, cable, civil, and protection & control disciplines, creating an environment where people thrive. -Collaborate widely, representing SSEN Transmission in industry forums and building strong partnerships to influence standards and share best practice. -Set the technical direction, embedding standardised designs and encouraging creative, forward-thinking solutions that improve safety and efficiency. -Guide teams through complex challenges, offering expertise and building confidence to unlock opportunities for innovation and value engineering. -Develop the technical engineering team, managing recruitment, resource planning, and capability development to meet future business needs and ensure we maintain our technical excellence and breadth of engineering competence. -Coordinate designs and governance readiness, ensuring projects meet quality, cost, and programme goals while enabling timely delivery.

Requirements

• infrastructure
• safety
• chartered engineer
• marine construction
• team leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Experience working in large complex organisations, delivering significant £bn+ infrastructure investment programmes, prioritising safety, quality, whilst fostering innovation and economic efficiency from concept through to completion. -An Engineering Degree qualification, preferably with Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) and demonstrable technical knowledge across transmission disciplines, combined with an understanding of regulatory requirements. Experience of Construction and operations in the marine environment is preferable for the Offshore role. -Proven experience in leading and developing teams, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, collaboration, and delivering positive change. -Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues and bring people together to achieve shared goals.

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About Ssen Transmission

-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.

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Security Clearance

-criminality check required -credit check required