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Base Location: New Forest, Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Petersfield, Basingstoke, Thatcham, Poole, Melksham, Oxford, Reading, West London, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Yeovil or Theale.
Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 + a range of other benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible first options available.
We’re looking for someone with solid experience in 132kV tower lines and proven ability to lead a team of tower line specialists.
In this role, you will lead and coordinate trusted external contractors to ensure top-quality performance and service delivery.
You Will
* Monitor contractor work to ensure safety, compliance and quality.
* Handle several projects from start to finish, focusing on safety, quality, cost, timing, and process.
* Track daily progress and resources, keep clear communication with contractors, teams and stakeholders.
* Keep accurate project records, ensure contractors are trained and authorised, and support team skills and wellbeing.
* Identify ways to improve, manage budgets efficiently, and take action to boost productivity, cut costs and keep customers happy.
You Have
* Proven experience with 132kV overhead line towers, including hands‑on technical knowledge.
* Strong background in contract partner management and delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
* Good understanding of DNO operations, revenue models, price control frameworks and regulatory compliance.
* Confidence in stakeholder engagement and clear communication at all levels, building trust and collaboration.
* Practical, commercially minded team leadership with project delivery experience, IT skills and alignment of plans with customer needs.
This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. The company will provide a vehicle for work‑related travel. The company car scheme may be available if eligibility criteria are met.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
Flexible Benefits
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest‑free loans on tech and transport, Cycle to Work scheme, generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer. SSE will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 for support.
Ready to apply
Use the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. After the closing date, we will let you know if we will move forward. If offered a role, you must complete a criminality check and a credit check.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Project Management, Science and Engineering
* Industries: Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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