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You’ll be trusted to challenge assumptions, solve complex engineering problems and influence important technical and commercial decisions, working with internal project teams, consultants, OEMs, contractors, grid operators and regulatory stakeholders.\nWe’re looking for someone who combines strong engineering judgement with the ability to see the bigger picture: balancing safety, quality, programme, cost and long-term performance to find the right solution.\nYour experience doesn’t need to have followed one particular route. If you’ve delivered complex projects within renewable energy, power generation, transmission, electrical infrastructure or another relevant large-scale energy environment, we’d be interested in hearing from you.\nYou Will\nLead the engineering delivery of utility-scale renewable energy projects across Italy, providing technical leadership from development and design through construction, commissioning and operational handover.\n\nShape and optimise engineering solutions, reviewing designs, studies and technical specifications to ensure projects are safe, compliant, constructible, cost-effective and designed for strong long-term operational performance.\n\nProvide technical leadership throughout project development and procurement, supporting site selection, design development, technical due diligence, tender preparation, technical evaluation and contractor selection.\n\nLead and challenge external engineering partners, including consultants, Owner’s Engineers, OEMs and contractors, while developing effective relationships with grid operators, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders.\n\nIdentify and manage technical, programme and cost risks, embedding safety by design and using value engineering and continuous improvement to achieve better project and commercial outcomes.\n\nYou Have\nA degree in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Energy Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience, together with significant experience delivering complex utility-scale energy, renewable or infrastructure projects.\n\nStrong technical understanding of project delivery, with experience relevant to areas such as balance of plant, MV/HV electrical systems, substations, transmission infrastructure, grid connections and associated civil infrastructure. We don’t expect you to be the specialist in every discipline.\n\nExperience reviewing and challenging engineering studies, drawings, technical specifications and contractor deliverables, ideally combined with knowledge of Italian engineering standards, permitting or project development processes.\n\nThe ability to combine technical and commercial thinking, with experience supporting procurement, contractor management, budget control, risk management and value engineering within multidisciplinary project teams.\n\nStrong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the confidence to challenge, influence and make sound engineering recommendations. Fluency in English is required. Professional Italian language skills are preferred, and Spanish would be an advantage.\n\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.\nSSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. 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 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nComprehensive Health, Life & Accident Insurance fully paid by the company from day one. Flexible Working & Home Support, work-from-home arrangements. Generous Paid Leave and the option to purchase up to 10 extra days (Holiday Plus). Meal Allowance & Employee Assistance Program & Weekly Language Classes.\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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