Base Location: New Forest, Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Petersfield, Basingstoke, Thatcham, Poole, Oxon, Reading, West London, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Yeovil or Theale
Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Job Summary
Join our team as a Contracts Delivery Manager and play a key role in delivering critical overhead network projects up to 132kV. 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. If you’re passionate about driving results and making a real impact on essential infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Monitor contractor work to ensure it is safe, compliant and of good quality.
* Handle several projects from start to finish, focusing on safety, quality, cost, timing and process.
* Track daily progress and resources, and maintain 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 our customers happy.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Confident in stakeholder engagement and clear communication at all levels, building trust and collaboration.
* Practical, commercially minded team leader with project delivery experience, IT skills and the ability to align 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 and will review the car scheme eligibility on an ongoing basis. Provision of a company car or cash allowance is not part of the contractual terms for this role.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We are investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. 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
* 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 via our Cycle to Work scheme.
* Generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you. We foster an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive and welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
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 offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete criminality and credit checks before you start work.
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