Distribution - Maintenance Delivery Manager
Base Location - M&I East: West London, Slough, Reading, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Aldershot or Petersfield.
Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car/cash allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As a Maintenance Delivery Manager, you'll lead the maintenance program for substation assets (LV to 33kV), reporting to the L3 of the M&I business unit. Overseeing teams across the SEPD region, you'll ensure safety, support team development, and drive productivity and quality in daily maintenance and inspection tasks.
You'll be accountable for monthly delivery forecasts to meet annual targets, while also supporting projects focused on asset health. This includes managing several multi-million-pound programs throughout the ED2 period, providing key insights to guide asset lifecycle decisions.
We're seeking a proactive leader who prioritises safety, fosters team growth, and communicates openly to build a high-performance culture.
You will:
- Manage all voltage system projects across two regional areas, ensuring safe and efficient delivery within time and budget constraints.
- Plan and oversee substation maintenance and inspections for equipment up to 33kV.
- Lead a team of managers and skilled workers to enhance task completion within the SEPD license area.
- Challenge existing processes to improve team delivery while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Manage system data, financial responsibilities, approve timesheets, and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders for business success.
You have:
- Technical experience with electrical networks up to 33kV, with knowledge of ESQCR requirements and SSEs asset health index.
- Excellent people leadership skills, with experience in change management and leading high-volume output projects.
- Network authorisations up to 33kV SAP/SFT are beneficial but not essential.
- Proficient in IT and data analysis, using tools such as Maximo, Chime, Electric Office, Excel, Power BI, and Power On for accurate reporting.
- Committed to health and safety, with a strong alignment to SSEs Safety family culture and experience integrating safety practices into operations.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Kim on 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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