Substation Inspection Manager – Field Team Lead

sse.com; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Substation Inspection Manager to oversee annual inspection programmes for distribution substations. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring safety and quality in operations, and handling financial accountability for tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, project management skills, and proficiency in IT tools for reporting. This permanent, full-time role is based in the South East of England, offering a salary range of £43,704 - £51,484 along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading field teams across extensive areas.
• Ability to manage large inspection programmes and a high volume of assets.
• Strong skills in managing planned and reactive jobs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of field-based inspectors.
• Plan and deliver annual inspections across distribution substations.
• Ensure tasks are completed safely to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

IT Skills

Data Analysis

Tools

Maximo

Electric Office

Excel

Power On

Job description

A leading energy company is seeking a Substation Inspection Manager to oversee annual inspection programmes for distribution substations. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring safety and quality in operations, and handling financial accountability for tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, project management skills, and proficiency in IT tools for reporting. This permanent, full-time role is based in the South East of England, offering a salary range of £43,704 - £51,484 along with various employee benefits.