Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Inverness
Salary: £66,000 - £99,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware person to lead, manage and develop a Scottish Hydro‑Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) Regional System Planning and Investment team. The team will be at the forefront of handling Connections & Diversion customer enquiries, and delivering on the net‑zero and energy security challenges ahead. You will provide technical expertise at meetings with larger commercial and industrial clients, consult to resolve complaints and drive improvement, and plan network investment for long‑term economic growth.
You will
* Assess network performance, asset condition, network capacity, and make recommendations for improvements to make the net‑zero challenge and future requirements of SSEN
* Represent SSEN as a technical expert at UK‑wide industry forums and working parties, contributing to the development of new/revised Engineering Recommendations and Engineering Technical Reports.
* Allocate and manage technical assessments, network modelling, and the collection and interpretation of large volumes of complex network data, presenting this information in an easily digestible format for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators such as OFGEM.
* Take key accountability for managing and developing investment programmes to meet statutory requirements and ensure the network is fit for purpose.
Skills and Qualifications
You will bring extensive experience in Electrical Engineering to this role. A deep technical understanding of Distribution Networks and Standards, along with the ability to perform complex network modelling, is essential. You should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
* Proficiency in producing, reviewing, and assessing complex technical reports, and interpreting large volumes of data to present in a clear and digestible format to stakeholders.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to take a portfolio of projects from concept through to delivery.
* Leadership skills to engage, develop, and manage the team in line with the SSE Leadership Blueprint and safety culture.
* Financial management and commercial acumen.
* Ability to conduct cost‑benefit analyses for strategic investment cases.
Benefits
Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as 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; and generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. 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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