Energy company / operator
SSE operates across electricity networks, renewable generation, flexible generation and energy services. Careers include engineering, construction, operations, maintenance and commercial work. The wider group also recruits for network and business-support roles.
- Based in
- United Kingdom; operations across the UK and Ireland
- Reported workforce
- 14,500 people across the UK and IrelandCompany website, checked October 2026
- Sectors
- Wind · Solar
Types of roles
- Renewable project development
- Electrical engineering
- Network operations
- Plant maintenance
- Project controls
- Energy trading
Examples of career disciplines. Current vacancies and their locations are listed separately.
Jobs at SSE
73 current vacancies listed on Energy People.
Power & UtilitiesAssistant Project Manager – Shetland AC Transmission Portfolio
Aberdeen, Lerwick, Perth or Inverness office, Scotland; Shetland AC transmission programme
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
- Power & Utilities
Lead Project Manager – EGL3 Northern Converter Station Civils
Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow or Perth office, Scotland; project delivery at EGL3 northern converter station, Peterhead
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
- Power & Utilities
Senior Construction Manager – Netherton Hub Substation (Peterhead)
Netherton Hub, near Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (predominantly on-site)
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
- Power & Utilities
Assistant Engineering Manager — Offshore HVAC Transmission Projects (Scotland)
Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth or Inverness office, Scotland, United Kingdom (50% office requirement)
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
WindTechnical Planner — Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm (Wick / Scotland)
Wick, Caithness preferred; Aberdeen, Montrose or Inverness possible alternative base, Scotland, United Kingdom
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
- Power & Utilities
Cable Layer — SSEN Electricity Distribution (Aberdeen / Peterhead)
Aberdeen, Huntly or Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
- Power & Utilities
Construction Manager — SSEN Transmission Peterhead Converter Works
Peterhead site (five days per week during construction); Aberdeen or Inverness home base, Scotland, United Kingdom
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
- Power & Utilities
Occupational Safety Advisor
Glasgow Aurora, Renfrewshire, GB
Position type not stated
Salary not stated
News mentioning SSE
Sources and profile details
Profile checked 2026-10-25. Workforce figures use the scope and reporting date shown above; employee and contractor totals are not always comparable.
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Projects involving SSE
1 linked projects. Roles and dates reflect the evidence recorded for each project.
Dogger Bank A, B and C
United Kingdom · Under construction
Named project organisation