SSEN Transmission Tech Stack

Transmission network operator scaling grid infrastructure for UK renewable energy

Utilities Perth, Scotland 1,001–5,000 employees Public Company

SSEN Transmission operates the electricity transmission network across a quarter of the UK, moving renewable power from offshore and onshore generation to consumers. The org is accelerating hiring across engineering and operations roles to execute a multi-year capital programme centered on HVDC infrastructure, grid upgrades, and offshore cable delivery—a technical debt and capacity problem visible in their active project portfolio (HVDC cables, 400kV overhead lines, new substations) and their dominant adoption of HVDC technology. Operational readiness for new infrastructure and asset-management system optimization appear as repeated pain points, suggesting engineering-led scaling challenges typical of critical infrastructure modernization.

Tech Stack 24 technologies

Core StackArcGIS Primavera P6 Python Maximo Microsoft 365 IEC 61850 HVDC Microsoft Office PSCAD SCADA PRINCE2 Scrum Word Excel PowerPoint PowerFactory SQL Spatial Analyst ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Enterprise FME SharePoint Teams

AdoptingHVDC

What SSEN Transmission Is Building

◆Challenges

Upgrading the grid
Complex infrastructure projects
Mitigating shw risks
Optimising asset management system performance
Operational readiness for new infrastructure
Building a network for net zero
Safe and timely execution of large offshore projects
Operational expenditure management
Integrating tcnaim models into asset management systems
Replacing hvac cable systems

▲Active Projects

Hvdc projects
Pathway to 2030 programme
Certifiable shw management system
Scenario analysis
New build substations
Asti offshore capital delivery programme
Hvdc cables programme
Hvdc converters programme
Programme of transmission works
400kv overhead line development

Hiring Activity

Accelerating130 roles · 80 in 30d

Department

Engineering

Ops

Construction

Procurement

Data

Sales

Health

Legal

Seniority

Mid

Senior

Manager

Lead

Principal

Director

Junior

Notable leadership hires: Head of Operations, Operations Head, Programme Director

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About SSEN Transmission

SSEN Transmission is a public utility operating the transmission network across central and north Scotland and the north of England. The business develops, builds, maintains, and operates underground cables, overhead lines, and substations that transport renewable energy from wind farms, hydro stations, and other generation assets across challenging terrain—from the North Sea to the Highlands—to millions of UK consumers. The company's mandate includes supporting UK and Scottish Government net-zero emissions targets whilst maintaining network reliability and affordability. Capital investment is substantial and multi-year, spanning HVDC technology deployment, new-build substations, and offshore delivery programs across complex operational environments.

HeadquartersPerth, Scotland

Company Size1,001–5,000 employees

Hiring MarketsUnited Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

What tech stack does SSEN Transmission use?

Core tools: Maximo (asset management), ArcGIS suite (geospatial), Primavera P6 (project management), SCADA (operations), PSCAD and PowerFactory (simulation), IEC 61850 (grid standards), and SQL/Python for analytics. Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams for collaboration.

What is SSEN Transmission working on?

Major projects include HVDC cable and converter programmes, offshore capital delivery (ASTI), pathway to 2030 programme, new-build substations, 400kV overhead line development, and transmission works portfolio. Also executing certifiable safety/health management systems and integrating TCNAIM asset models.