About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Slough, or West London

Salary: £52,258 - £68,098 + car/cash allowance + "London Weighting allowance" if based in Slough or West London + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for an Electricity Network Manager to join our busy team!

As an Electricity Network Manager you will assist the Network Integrity Manager with overall responsibility of the efficient performance and reliability of the Region’s network.

The Network Manager is responsible for the safe, timely and cost-effective planning and completion of works associated with system faults, asset defects and all reactive works for a sub-regional area, or a specific risk to the integrity and performance of the Region’s network.

You will ensure the technical and delivery teams within your area, safely deliver great performance against agreed improvement measures such as Customer Interruptions, Customer Minutes Lost, and Customer Satisfaction.

You will also provide immediate advice to colleagues and make decisions to ensure the highest standards of customer service are provided on the system, during normal operating hours and outside of normal operating hours.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- 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 (eg streetlight defects, unmetered defects 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.

- Standby and Storm Cover - Undertake individual standby responsibilities and ensure team members are upholding their standby duties.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- 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, 11kV and EHV Electrical Power Systems.

- Held or holding operational authorisations up to 33kV SAP.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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