Electrical Network Engineer
* Job Number: 556615
* Closing at: Nov 5 2025 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Poole, Yeovil or Bournemouth
Salary: £43,704 - £64,738 depending on experience + standby allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
We are looking for an Electrical Network Engineer to join our team!
This role is responsible for the completion of works to improve the health index of the network whilst helping to deliver safe outcomes for the workforce, customers and the environment.
You will:
- Delivering maintenance to ensure reliable performance and network security to meet regulatory and business plan objectives.
- Delivering programmes and an overview of work to be completed and prioritisation of resources, ensuring a co-ordinated approach to work delivery and resolution of key risks.
- Understanding the level of risk of the network in all geographical areas of the Region at any time and propose repair work through a prioritised portfolio.
- Understanding and ensuring that issues on the network are dealt with appropriately and proactively, to minimise risk to project, asset or programme.
- Ensuring the portfolio of programme of works including but not limited to defects resolution and PSI's, is managed within timescales and produce programmes and plans to oversee and manage the works.
You have:
- HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or other relative engineering discipline.
- Proven experience in site project and contractual management.
- Site Managers Safety Training or IOSH Managing Safety.
- Experience of carrying out detailed technical studies and reports.
- Relevant operational / technical experience and knowledge - SAP experience on EHV/HV/LV systems.
Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.
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.
, 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
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.
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 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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