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Poole, Bournemouth or Yeovil

£54,952 - £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for an Electricity Network Manager to join our busy and supportive team.

In this role, you’ll work alongside the Network Integrity Manager to keep the region’s network running safely, efficiently and reliably. You’ll lead the planning and delivery of work linked to system faults, asset defects and other reactive jobs, making sure everything is completed safely, on time and to plan.

You’ll collaborate with technical and delivery teams to hit key performance targets like Customer Interruptions, Customer Minutes Lost and Customer Satisfaction, while using your judgement to make decisions and give advice that keeps customer service standards high.

• Responsible for helping to continuously deliver safe outcomes for the workforce, customers and the environment.
• Responsible for effective high and low voltage system fault management for a sub-regional area or a specific risk area (e.g. Automation, Unmetered Faults, Voltage Complaints, or ESQCR & public electrical safety risks).
• Develop, coach, motivate, and empower all staff (and third-party contractors).
• Ensure you have a team that makes commercially sound decisions, delivering a cost-effective function that is wholly compliant with the regulatory framework.
• Undertake individual standby responsibilities and ensure team members are upholding their standby duties, including responding to system emergencies such as storms.

• Managerial experience in an operational environment.
• HNC/HND/Degree - Electrical Engineering or Engineering background.
• IOSH / NEBOSH - Health and Safety Certificate.
• Good technical understanding of LV, HV, and EHV Electrical Power Systems.
• Held or holding operational authorisations up to 33kV SAP.

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.

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years 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 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.

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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com 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.

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.