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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 a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full time | Flexible – first options available.
As a Contracts Delivery Manager, you will create and deliver critical overhead network projects up to 132 kV, leading a team of tower line specialists and coordinating trusted external contractors to ensure high‑quality performance and service delivery.
You Will
* Monitor contractor work to ensure safety, compliance and quality standards are met.
* Manage multiple projects from start to finish, focusing on safety, quality, cost, timing and process.
* Track daily progress and resources, maintaining clear communication with contractors, teams and stakeholders.
* Keep accurate project records, ensure contractors are trained and authorised, and support team skills and wellbeing.
* Identify improvements, manage budgets efficiently and take actions to increase productivity, cut costs and keep customers satisfied.
You Have
* Proven experience with 132 kV 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 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. A vehicle will be provided for work‑related travel. The company car or cash allowance is not part of the contractual terms and conditions for this role.
About SSE
A valid driving licence is essential. 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.
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 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 your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com or 01738 344051 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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