Join our Technical Services Team as a Protection and Control Design Manager.
The Technical Services Team is the driving force behind innovative Operational Technology solutions across the Distribution network.
We specialise in designing and operating Protection and Control Systems, Real Time Systems, and growing Telecommunications Systems to ensure our network remains safe, reliable, and future-ready.
As a key leader in this team, you will not only manage complex technical projects but also inspire and develop a high-performing team. If youre passionate about combining technical expertise with exceptional management skills to deliver impactful results, this is the role for you!
You will:
- Lead and promote operational safety, including developing safe systems of work and ensuring protection schemes support network safety and are correctly commissioned.
- Plan, design, and deliver protection systems (6.6kV-132kV), supporting capital projects, customer connections, and fault diagnosis.
- Manage a team of specialist engineers, overseeing work planning, safety, mentoring, and ensuring compliance with Distribution code.
- Work closely with National Grid ESO, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams across SSEN Distribution.
- Support future strategy for Protection & Control by staying up to date with technology and shaping system design with policy and technical teams.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate high-performing engineering teams.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) with significant experience in utility or engineering environments.
-Strong operational knowledge of electricity networks, including outage management, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Expert in Protection & Control systems, with excellent analytical skills to resolve technical issues and develop robust engineering solutions.
- Clear and confident communicator, skilled in writing technical reports, providing structured guidance, and managing workloads to meet deadlines.
- There will be a need for travel and a full UK driving license 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. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
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.
We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Central Southern England.
Salary: £77,488 - £91,285 + car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available, 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.
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