Linxon has opened the Glasgow base as part of its plans to expand its work in Scotland, supporting major upgrades to the country’s transmission network.
Located on Bothwell Street, the office will serve as Linxon’s key base for projects with SSEN Transmission and SP Energy Networks, who are investing more than £34 billion over the next five years to strengthen the grid and support energy security across Scotland and the UK.
Yousef Chamaneh, Linxon UK country manager, said: “The opening of our first office in Scotland marks a long-term commitment by Linxon to Scotland’s energy future.
“In partnership with SSEN Transmission and SP Energy Networks, we are here to help deliver the resilient infrastructure the country needs while creating lasting social and economic value for communities across Scotland.”
The roles will cover a range of engineering and project delivery functions, focused on designing and delivering complex transmission projects to strengthen the grid.
Linxon has stated that the majority of roles will be filled in Scotland, with broader UK and international expertise brought in only when specialist skills are not available.
The new office opening reflects rising demand for transmission infrastructure investment across the country, driven by the need to connect new renewable energy sources and maintain a secure and reliable electricity system.
“Linxon is one of many businesses playing a key role in our £5.4bn strategic agreement partnership and this office opening and resulting jobs are testament to the benefits our investment is bringing.
“With much more to come, the investment in our electricity grid will bring increased resilience and security, enable more homes, businesses and industry to connect and deliver lasting benefits in an all-electric future.”
Sandy Mactaggart, director of offshore delivery at SSEN Transmission, said: “The scale and pace of grid investment now underway across Scotland is unprecedented and strong delivery partners like Linxon are critical to making it happen.
“Their decision to establish a permanent base in Glasgow is a clear vote of confidence in Scotland’s role at the heart of the UK’s clean energy future and it will help ensure we have the engineering capability, local presence and skills needed to deliver vital transmission infrastructure safely, efficiently and at speed.”
