Base Location
Flexible. You must be based in one of our SSEN offices or depots in Scotland or Southern England and spend 50% of your working week in one of these locations.
Salary
£61,620 - £72,592 plus a range of benefits to support finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible first options available.
The role
As an Asset Policy Engineer, you will be a subject matter expert in SSEN Distribution network, engaging with all aspects of our distribution network, from LV to 132kV. This key role extends from contributing knowledge and experience across different asset types and ensuring compliance with the latest standards to introducing new equipment. Your technical expertise will empower our team, drive innovation, and uphold our commitment to safety and efficiency.
You will
* Provide Technical Expertise in Distribution Asset Policy: Act as expert in operational policy, developing and standardising specifications to uphold safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
* Provide Innovation in Equipment Design & Specification: Lead the design, specification, and standardisation of equipment, incorporating new technologies to optimise lifecycle costs and improve network performance.
* Cross-Team Initiatives & Leadership: Provide support to various stakeholders including the wider Asset Policy team with possible line management duties, Operations, Delivery and Design Teams. Sharing your experiences, knowledge and best practises.
* Champion Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, driving a culture of health and safety excellence across all teams.
You have
* Extensive experience in policy and specification writing, with a solid understanding of both international and British Standards.
* Extensive knowledge of Distribution Networks and how they operate.
* Expertise in a Distribution asset type and operational background is beneficial.
* A track record of introducing innovative solutions and managing significant change within complex projects.
* A passion for driving safety standards and improving the performance and reliability of distribution networks.
This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work‑related travel. A valid driving licence is essential.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
* Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
* Wellbeing benefits including 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.
* 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 laura.morrison@sse.com / 01738 341814 to discuss how we can support you.
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