Operations Manager (HVDC/FACTS Control & Protection Systems)

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Inverness or Aberdeen Offices and you'll be expected to spend a minimum of 50% of your working week in the office or supporting site activities

Salary: £68,100 - £102,100 + car allowance + operations disturbance allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

As Operations Manager (HVDC/FACTS Control & Protection Systems), you will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SSEN Transmission’s HVDC and FACTS asset portfolio, guiding a team of highly skilled specialist field engineers focussing on a variety of Control & Protection Systems.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will guide day-to-day operational delivery, fault response, and performance management across a rapidly expanding asset base. You will also act as a key interface with capital delivery programmes, ensuring new infrastructure is designed and handed over with operability, safety and long-term reliability at its core.

You will

• Manage and develop a team of HVDC / FACTS Control & Protection systems specialist engineers, setting clear direction, standards and expectations.
• Provide technical assurance and authorisation for commissioning and energisation of HVDC / FACTS assets, ensuring work is delivered safely, to quality, on time and within budget.
• Shape the future HVDC / FACTS Control & Protection systems and Cyber Security strategies, working closely with wider Operational, Technical Authority and Project Engineering colleagues.
• Oversee inspection, maintenance and fault response for HVDC / FACTS Control & Protection systems, including participation in emergency response for major incidents and network disturbances.
• Manage interfaces with contractors and key stakeholders, ensuring strong safety performance, technical compliance and operability.

You have

• Significant experience leading technical teams within a high‑hazard, regulated electricity transmission or similar environment during project delivery or operational phases.
• Expert technical knowledge of HVDC / FACTS Control systems, Protection, Commissioning, including strong knowledge in Operational Technology systems.
• Proven experience managing contractors, OEMs and large operational or project programmes, including safety and performance outcomes
• Degree-level qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience), with strong commercial and decision-making capability
• A clear, communication style with the ability to influence and collaborate across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

About SSE

SSE’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.

SSEN 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.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy 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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Andy on ***email_hidden*** / View phone number on uk.workus.org to discuss how we can support you.

We'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.

Ready to apply?

Start 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. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.