SSE Welcomes 29 New Trainees and Apprentices to Support the UK's Clean Energy Future

Published

13th August 2026

SSE has welcomed 29 new trainees and apprentices as part of its ongoing commitment to developing the skilled workforce needed to deliver the UK's clean energy ambitions.

The latest intake will help support the expansion and maintenance of the transmission network that powers homes, businesses and communities across the country.

Recognising that the successful delivery of a cleaner, more resilient energy system depends on investing in future talent, SSE continues to create opportunities for individuals to build rewarding careers within the energy sector.

This year's cohort includes:

  • 3 Substation Maintenance Apprentices
  • 11 Trainee Engineers
  • 6 Trainee Project Managers
  • 9 Trainee Site Supervisors

These new recruits will play a key role in helping to build, maintain and strengthen the transmission infrastructure needed to support the UK's transition to net zero and meet growing energy demands.

By providing hands-on training, industry experience and professional development opportunities, SSE is helping to nurture the next generation of engineers, project managers and technical specialists who will shape the future of the energy network.

Those interested in exploring career opportunities with SSE can view current vacancies on the company's careers website: SSE Careers 

SSEN Transmission

SSEN Transmission plays a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero. Vital to net zero ambitions it transports huge quantities of clean, green renewable power over a quarter of the UK land mass across some of its most challenging terrain.

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