Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer

Your passion has never had a greater purpose

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

That’s why, when you join us as a Senior Operations Engineer, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

Work that goes beyond your desk

We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As a Senior Operations Engineer for Information Services, you’ll work as part of the Systems Team, working across a range of systems and services developed in support of SEPA’s Organisational Strategy.

You will play a key role in the team, taking on responsibility for maintaining, supporting, improving and securing these services. The role will provide the opportunity to influence the technical approach used, as well as contribute to the on-going improvements within the working practices of the team. There will be the opportunity to mentor junior members of staff and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across a broad section of the organisation.

This is a great opportunity for a systems engineer to take on a more senior role within a small team where collaboration and innovation are key.

Your role will include:

· Managing day to day operations and ensuring the effectiveness and availability of our critical services.

· Help improve team working processes with a view to implementing best practice across the systems support lifecycle.

· Supervise and mentor junior staff with a proactive approach.

· Advise on the most appropriate technologies to use to meet different requirements.

Respect for your expertise

This is a highly important role within our Information Services team in the Finance, Modernisation and Digital portfolio. The post has been created to allow our Senior Operations Engineer to deliver excellent customer service through our wider support function, which means you’ll need…

· Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering essential systems and services.

· To be passionate and enthusiastic in your approach to delivering services.

· A keenness to learn and share your knowledge with others.

· To have a systematic approach to solving problems.

Support that goes beyond the workplace

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as:

· Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities

· Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)

· Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community

· Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

· Progressive Family Friendly policies

· Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Passionately you. Purposefully supportive

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

Closing date: 12 June 2025 at midnight.