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Office locations - Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth, Inverness\nSalary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.\nWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available\nThe role\nSSEN Transmission Onshore AC are currently recruiting for an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support our growing portfolio of projects throughout the delivery of high profile, high value and technically complex projects on the Electricity Transmission network in Scotland.\nThe role is responsible for taking projects from initial development and design, through to delivery, commissioning and hand over to operations.\nYou will\nDevelop and deliver civil engineering solutions across some of the UK's largest transmission and substation projects, helping enable the transition to a low-carbon energy future.\nSupport the development of engineering designs from concept through to construction and commissioning, covering areas such as site development, earthworks, drainage, access arrangements and associated infrastructure.\nDefine engineering scopes, prepare technical specifications, evaluate tenders and manage specialist engineering services to support successful project delivery.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, contributing to design reviews, engineering assurance, HAZID and risk assessment activities, and the resolution of complex technical challenges.\nPromote a strong safety culture by applying CDM requirements, engineering standards and industry best practice, while identifying and managing engineering risks and opportunities.\nYou have\nA degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, or substantial relevant industry experience, supported by strong technical knowledge of industry standards, specifications, and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).\nExperience developing and delivering civil engineering solutions for major infrastructure, utilities, energy, construction or industrial projects.\nA strong understanding of civil engineering principles including earthworks, drainage, geotechnical and structural engineering, together with knowledge of relevant design standards, regulations and engineering assurance processes.\nExperience working across multidisciplinary teams, using digital engineering tools and engaging effectively with stakeholders to support project delivery.\nThe ability to manage technical risk and support engineering decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. For Senior Civil Engineer opportunities, you'll also have experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers and leading complex engineering workstreams.\nWe welcome applications from candidates both within and outside the electricity transmission industry. If you have transferable skills and experience from sectors such as utilities, infrastructure, construction, energy, transportation, industrial projects or the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.\nSSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like 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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o' / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.\nWe're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.\nReady to apply?\nStart your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. 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