Base Location: Reading or London preferred | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception.Salary: £37,600 – £56,400 + Performance-Related Bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableWhat is the Role?You’ll report to the Engineering Manager – Heat Networks (within the Distributed Energy business of SSE Energy Solutions) and will join the Heat Networks engineering team, where we are seeking an additional Mechanical or Process Engineer to help grow our district energy networks (heating and cooling) business. In line with the requirements of the role set out below, you’ll require relevant previous experience with a working understanding of both low-carbon energy centres and piping distribution systems.You’ll be responsible for producing project development deliverables, including conceptual and developed designs for new district heating networks and the generation of technical specifications for project implementation. You’ll be responsible for the review of detailed engineering designs for new-build assets and on-site validation during build-out and commissioning.For SSE’s operating district heating schemes, you’ll provide engineering support in troubleshooting and optimisation recommendations to the asset managers and O&M team. Additionally, you’ll also provide technical reviews of adoption opportunities for SSE in tendering for ESCo contracts.What do I need?To be considered for this role: You’ll be a qualified Mechanical or Process Engineer. You’ll have the ability to demonstrate working experience in district heating and cooling engineering. You’ll possess a good understanding of district heating and cooling technologies, including boilers, CHP units, steam cycle bleeds, heat pumps, chillers and balance of plant systems. You’ll have excellent report-writing skills and MS Excel proficiency. You’ll be a proven team player and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally.About our BusinessSSE Enterprise Utilities is the Energy Solutions and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management.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 StepsAll 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 zoe.gillespie@sse.com / 01738 344072.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.
