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You'll provide technical leadership across some of our most critical assets while influencing projects from early-stage development through construction, operation and ultimately decommissioning.\nThis is an opportunity to shape how we manage and develop civil infrastructure across a growing international renewable energy portfolio spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe.\nWorking at the heart of the business, you'll combine engineering excellence, commercial awareness and strategic thinking to ensure our assets remain safe, reliable and ready to support SSE's ambition to deliver clean, affordable and available electricity for all. As Technical Authority, you'll own the standards, governance and technical direction for Bridges, Buildings and Onshore Wind Turbine Foundations, ensuring decisions are informed, proportionate and focused on long-term value and operational performance.\nYou will\nLead and deliver an annual programme of inspections, monitoring and asset assurance activities across bridges, buildings and onshore wind turbine foundations, ensuring assets remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.\nProvide technical leadership on asset integrity issues, developing mitigations and engineering solutions, and supporting operational businesses with the design work required to implement them.\nManage external engineering consultants and specialist contractors, ensuring high-quality, consistent and timely delivery of engineering studies, designs, technical reports and other key outputs.\nReview, challenge and optimise engineering solutions, designs and technical specifications, balancing safety, compliance, constructability, cost, risk and long-term asset performance.\nSupport renewable energy projects through development, procurement, construction and operational phases, providing technical due diligence, supplier evaluation, contractor selection, risk management, value engineering and continuous improvement expertise.\nYou have\nA degree in Civil or Structural Engineering together with significant experience managing civil assets and/or delivering utility-scale renewable energy or other large-scale infrastructure projects.\nChartered Engineer status with either the ICE or IStructE.\nStrong technical knowledge and practical experience in the design, assessment and management of bridges, industrial buildings and onshore wind turbine foundations.\nExperience reviewing and approving engineering studies, technical reports, drawings, calculations and contractor deliverables, supported by a sound understanding of engineering standards, permitting requirements and project development processes.\nStrong leadership, stakeholder management and commercial awareness skills, with a willingness to travel regularly to project and operational sites.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.\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  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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