Asset Policy & Specification Engineering Manager
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About the Role
Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the UK.
Salary:up to £94,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As part of the Asset Management function within SSEN Distribution you will lead and manage a team of professional Asset Standards Engineers to develop specifications and standards to optimise the procurement, installation, inspection, maintenance, operation, replacement and decommissioning of our SSEN assets.
- Lead, engage, develop and manage the team in accordance with the SSE Leadership Blueprint. Give clear direction to the team and engage them in building a proud team developing and owning the delivery of plans to get to the desired state.
- Provide Technical Authority from the team to lead and report on asset failure/defect investigations.
- The successful candidate is required to develop thinking to improve resilience in our teams and ensure that competent engineers with the appropriate qualifications and experience are employed.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Proven ability to lead a team of technical staff.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and engagement skills
- Ability to deliver within challenging timescales, the ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise, balance immediate and longer term business priorities.
- Change management experience relating to implementing new specifications and standards.
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 team work 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 stacey.watson@sse.com / 01738 342529.
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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