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 SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland.

Salary: Competitive + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time | Flexible First options available

An exciting career opportunity to join our Energy System team for an Experienced Engineering Manager supporting SSE’s journey to Net Zero. As a passionate, young and innovative team, culture is at the heart of everything that we do. We encourage and foster a collaborative working environment, which includes the widespread adoption of hybrid working and the option to work remotely (UK) wide.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about the Net-Zero challenge. An Engineer with a proficient understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems with experience in calculating the energy performance of designs. The team has an established track record of designing building services to deliver energy efficiency and decarbonisation across several national frameworks; currently delivering 3000tCO2 of savings annually. The growth ambition for the team, is to design, build, own and operate Energy Systems that support Data Centres, Business, Education and Health Facilities, Leisure Centres, Local Authority Buildings and Industrial Sites.

The Engineering Manager (Mechanical/Electrical) reports to the Business Manager. They are a key member of the management team responsible for leading a team of Engineers from both M&E discipline.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Delivery of multiple projects across various project development stages (RIBA Stage 0-4 focused although advisory to handover)
• Work collaboratively with the wider Operations team to ensure feasibility and robust design principles are applied to Energy Conservation Measure led Decarbonisation projects.
• Resource manage the team, site audits and information gathering from clients
• Leading on the development of initial strategic concepts for decarbonisation, on-site generation and energy efficiency projects
• Producing technical or project documentation to support Project Development Managers or Construction Managers during pre and post-construction

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:

• Chartered or working towards professional registration with either the IET, iMechE or CIBSE

• Previous consultancy experience and/or excellent technical knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

• Experience in the production of technical specifications including energy conservation measures, concept design, production of technical specifications, techno-economic analysis, feasibility, procurement, and project implementation

• Ideally previous management experience of mixed discipline team
• Proficiency with MS Excel and/or Python ability to create complex calculation workbooks.

About our Business

The race to net zero is intensifying for businesses of all sizes. Sustainable decisions made today can meet customers' changing needs for tomorrow and bring long-term success for businesses. Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions is different as all its renewable electricity is sourced from SSE's own UK wind and hydro assets.

In addition to providing gas and electricity to businesses across the UK, SSE Energy Solutions invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets. SSE Energy Solutions works with its customers to deliver financially robust plans to bring flexibility and diversity to their energy infrastructure - the low-carbon solutions they need to succeed in the race to net zero.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Tristan.holdsworth@sse.com

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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