Delivery Manager - OHL

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the Perth.

Salary: £64,085 - £76,581 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12-month Secondment | Flexible First options available

The role

The main purpose of this role is to manage a team and deliver multiple wide-ranging capital overhead line (OHL) delivery projects on the SHEPD distribution network up to and including 33kV.

Reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and project managers while overseeing a portfolio of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, within scope, on time and within budget.

You will

• Coordinate and ensure the safe, efficient and successful delivery of a range of projects across various distribution voltages, using both internal and external teams
• Plan and oversee electrical outages, ensuring the safe deployment of personnel to work on the distribution network and associated infrastructure.
• Be responsible for driving successful project outcomes, maintaining high safety standards and ensuring the efficient delivery of work across the portfolio.
• Uphold SSEN’s commitment to safety by maintaining high standards, promoting a safe working environment and challenging any unsafe behaviour.

You have

• An HNC in electrical engineering / project management and / or suitable equivalent engineering, project and management experience.
• A sound understanding of distribution networks across all voltages from Low Voltage up to and including 33kV.
• A good understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and a good working knowledge of the CDM regulations
• A sound understanding of SSEN's core IT systems, including but not limited to SIMs, RRD, PowerOn and Harmony

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

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 technical specialists 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 that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 340954 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.