Contracts Delivery Manager – Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Base Location: New Forest, Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Petersfield, Basingstoke, Thatcham, Poole, Oxford, Reading, West London, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Yeovil or Theale.
Salary: £54,952 – £64,738 plus benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible first options available.
Role Overview: Drive delivery of critical infrastructure projects across overhead networks up to 132 kV. Collaborate with design teams and coordinate with trusted external contractors to achieve timely, high‑quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Performance, Compliance & Safety Oversight: Monitor contractor performance in real time ensuring technical quality, regulatory compliance, and safe working practices.
* Project & Investment Management: Manage multiple projects from planning to completion covering safety, quality, cost, schedule and investment processes.
* Coordination & Communication: Lead daily work tracking, fostering clear communication with contractors, internal teams and stakeholders.
* Quality, Documentation & Team Capability: Maintain accurate project records, ensure contractor training and authorisation, and manage team availability and welfare.
* Continuous Improvement & Commercial Accountability: Identify improvement opportunities, manage budgets efficiently and implement actions to enhance productivity, cost‑effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
* Utility & Operational Expertise: 132 kV overhead line tower experience; strong background in contract partner management and operational delivery.
* Commercial & Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of DNO operations, revenue generation, price control frameworks and regulatory standards.
* Cross‑Functional Business Knowledge: Appreciation of inter‑relating business functions and local business plans.
* Technical & IT Proficiency: Hands‑on technical knowledge of electricity distribution or related sectors and competent IT skills.
* Leadership & Personal Attributes: Effective communicator, decision‑maker, commercially focused, collaborative and performance‑driven; stakeholder management experience.
About SSEN
SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, powers 3.9 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 flexible networks for a low‑carbon future.
Benefits
* Private healthcare and gym membership discounts.
* Wellbeing benefits – free online GP, 24/7 counselling service.
* Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets; Cycle to Work scheme.
* Family entitlements – maternity, adoption pay, paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity
SSE is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make reasonable adjustments as needed. Contact us at kim.annink@sse.com or 01738 344051 for support.
How to Apply
Start your online application using the "Apply Now" box on this page. Applications are accepted online only. After the closing date we will contact shortlisted candidates. If offered a role you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before starting.
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