substation jobs in Highland

You will oversee the development of a 400kV substation, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards while coordinating with contractors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses effective leadership skills and experience with NEC contracts. A full driving license is required for site travel.

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom seeks a Site Construction Manager for a permanent position at the Banniskirk Hub in Caithness. The role requires managing the construction of a new 400kV substation, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective interaction with contractors and stakeholders. A suitable candidate should possess strong engineering knowledge,...

A leading energy infrastructure company in Scotland is seeking a Site Construction Manager to oversee the construction of a new 400kV substation in Banniskirk, Caithness. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering expertise, site management experience, and the ability to ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses,...

You will lead a team of H&S professionals, provide strategic guidance to senior management, and champion a culture where safety is embedded at every level.

You will be based in Inverness, with regular travel to projects across Scotland. Key Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and oversee the organisation’s HSEQ strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.

You will lead a team of H&S professionals, provide strategic guidance to senior management, and champion a culture where safety is embedded at every level.

You will be based in Inverness, with regular travel to projects across Scotland. Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and oversee the organisation’s HSEQ strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.

We are looking for an experienced Sub Agent. The role will be focused on enabling works on site, working closely with the Site Agent and project team to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. This is a site-based role for an initial long term contract, with potential for extension depending on project requirements. Key Responsibilities * Assisting in the day-to-day...

Head of Technical Engineering - Job Number: 556988 - Closing at: Dec 9 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and...

Site Manager Scotland / Highlands Permanent Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Power Solutions team have a number of vacancies for Site Managers based in Northern Scotland. The main purpose of the role is to manage site based teams delivering the Green Recovery substation construction and maintenance works across the SSE North DNO region. The Site Manager...

About The Role Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain the vital infrastructure that we all depend on. We are currently seeking a dedicated and organised Administrator to join our team on a full-time basis to support our Isle of Skye Reinforcement Project . This role will be site-based , initially supporting the reinforcement...

You will coordinate project schedules and ensure timely completion of tasks, communicate with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure smooth project execution, ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, assist in the preparation of project reports and presentations.

​Our client is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join their Asset Management function. This is a hands-on operational role involving HV switching, contractor supervision, inspections, and planned maintenance of onshore and offshore assets. Why Join Our Client? Our client has built a reputation for excellence in the energy sector, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and...

Job Description Site Engineer (Civil) Ref No: bk.0681.sec.w27.25x Inverness-Shire, UK £65,000 - £70,000 per annum Site Engineer (Civil) | Scotland c.£STG 70k, Bonus, Car (or allow), Accommodation, Pension, Health care & Benefits ICDS are retained by a Tier 1 main contractor who are delivering power generation upgrade projects to £400m across Scotland over a ten-year framework...

You will be required on site 5 days per week, as well as attending regular meetings at the Hub office in Thurso, as required.

You will ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation and ensure that the Contractor is providing sufficiently detailed weekly reporting as part of the project deliverables.

You will be required on site 5 days per week, as well as attending regular meetings at the Hub office in Thurso, as required.

You will ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation and ensure that the Contractor is providing sufficiently detailed weekly reporting as part of the project deliverables.

You will represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being the keypoint of contact for the project.

You will be capable of challenging others, resolving conflicts and planning site activities. - Understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.

Foreman – Civils (Substation Project) Location: Thurso, Scotland Contract / Permanent: (Specify) Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Foreman to oversee the civils package on a major substation project in Thurso. This is a key site-based role, responsible for supervising day-to-day civil engineering works and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to...

You will liaise with contractors, surveyors and builders to ensure a project is on track and ensure there are enough staff, machinery, and materials to complete the job.

You will gain real hands-on experience, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills which will shape your career.

Auxiliary Services Technician - Job Number: 556789 - Closing at: Dec 9 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: Inverness, Caithness, Moray Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available The role The Auxiliary Services Technician is crucial for maintaining the operational reliability of...

You will represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being the keypoint of contact for the project.

You will be capable of challenging others, resolving conflicts and planning site activities. - Understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.

Plant Assurance Engineer - Job Number: 556881 - Closing at: Dec 4 2025 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: Flexible Scotland | 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 SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance +...