Renewables - Civil Engineer

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and our ambition to build a world that’s more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

About The Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland | We’re proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base ’home’ location to be one of our c350 offices or depots around the UK or Ireland.

Salary: £44,100 - £66,100/€62,200 – €93,300 depending on experience + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Key to our growth ambition, SSE Renewables have an exciting opportunity within our Renewables Engineering Offshore Team for a Civil Engineer to play a key role and support our engineering activities across our UK & International offshore wind development project portfolio.

This role will support the SSE Renewables Offshore business by taking responsibility the Civil Engineering activities of onshore transmission infrastructure for offshore wind farms. You will also act as a focal point for the Design Authority process to achieve appropriate standards, legislation and project objectives, whilst also ensuring value engineering and innovation are incorporated in the design of Offshore Wind Farms.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role. We would love you to have:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or be in process of becoming qualified with an appropriate professional organisation.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge and experience of onshore infrastructure associated with offshore wind developments such as transmission cables and substations or other large scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing 3rd party consultants for specific areas of design.
• Understanding of the interfaces and technical risk between the key design engineering disciplines and the impacts of decisions on land-take, consents and the environment.
• You will display excellent communication, flexibility and interpersonal skills with ability to travel within the UK and Internationally as and when required by projects.
  

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andrew on Andrew.Duncan2@sse.com.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.