GB Embedded Plant Manager
* Job Number: 557454
* Closing at: Feb 9 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Slough or Reading or Lincolnshire
Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available
The role
SSE are looking for a Power Plant Manager for our embedded sites in Burghfield & Chickerell. The Embedded Plant Manager will be responsible for a comprehensive engineering service that ensures the safe operation, reliability, continuous improvement and efficiency of plant and equipment at our OCGT (open cycle gas turbine) sites
You will
* Be responsible for the successful year on year delivery of the power plant targets and objectives
* Be responsible for project and budget planning of planned outage maintenance works and unit overhauls and projects from their conception through to execution, final commissioning and closure ensuring that they achieve their objectives in relation to budget, quality, timescales and technical deliverables.
* Set up and maintain high standards in Safety, Health and Environmental performance. Ensuring that all statutory obligations and SSE safety rules are complied with and that accurate records are kept
* Make significant contributions to the short- and long-term strategy for the sites in conjunction with relevant stakeholders in Thermal Engineering and Asset Management
* Provide leadership, direction & culture development that proactively encourages a culture of involvement, engagement, teamwork and individual development
You have
* A proven understanding of Asset Management activities required for the overall management of OCGT plant or similar utility
* Outstanding engineering and operational leadership skills, you’ll have a track record of achieving results.
* The skills to work in an environment that is passionate about safety, innovation, teamwork and excellence in everything we do.
* Demonstrable competence of managing significant budgets and contracts with key suppliers is also necessary.
* A relevant qualification in an engineering discipline, with significant leadership experience, ideally in the electricity supply industry or similar utility.
Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here:
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
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 Jim on james.walker2sse.com / 01738 341514 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.
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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