Base Location: Oxford, Melksham, Swindon, Andover, Theale, Reading, Slough, Frome, Salisbury, West London, Devizes, Trowbridge, Warminster or Bath
Salary: £39,415 - £50,611 + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available
We are looking for a Electrical Network Engineer to join our team!
Our SSEN Distribution Commercial and Connections teams are the first point of contact for customers wishing to have a new electricity connection, increase the size of their existing connection, install generation, or move the equipment supplying their property.
For this role we are looking for someone who has either Electrical authorisations, an electrical engineering background and/or knowledge of the network distribution system. A strong knowledge of the operation network at LV/HV/EHV is highly advantageous.
Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- You will be conducting a variety of operational engineering responsibilities including site inspections, audits, testing and inspection of our framework partners works.
- As part of this role you will be out on site, checking works and ensuring compliance and working with our framework partner to ensure quality, right first-time installation.
- You will be traveling across sites along the M4 Corridor working with our project management team and design teams. You will be critical to ensure operational safety on site and drive quality of works.
- You will use your engineering knowledge to guide and direct our framework partner and Project managers to solutions.
- You will be keen to solve problems and provide great customer service.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have the following skills/experiences:
- Authorised as a minimum 11kv High Voltage switcher on both the underground and overhead network.
- Ideally authorised as a 'Senior Authorised Person'.
- Sound business and technical knowledge of electricity distribution or similar market sector.
- Awareness of key stakeholders and customers for electricity distribution.
- A passion for safety and the ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What’s in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and we’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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