Future Years Operations & Planning Manager

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Base Location:Perth Transmission Control Centre

Salary:£58,100- £87,100+ car /car allowance+ performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are hiringan EngineeringManager -FutureYearsOperations & Planning for the SSEN Transmission network, within the Transmission Control Centre and Network Access functions.

You will have full responsibility for the network access and outage coordination of the SSEN Transmission network withinfutureyearstimescales,from year ahead up to 8 years ahead,and to provide operational support within theControl Centre.Working closely with theHead of System Access and Planning,you will ensure your team deliversoptimumperformance while we plan, commission, andoperatethe transmission network.

You willalsowork with the wider Transmission Business and the key industry stakeholders to increase the network's access capabilityupto 24GW capacity by 2030, as we develop into the UK's the second largest network company with an operational asset value of around £30bn.

To meet the ongoing network growth,you will alsobuild andmaintaina strongfutureyearsteamby ensuring skills, resources,trainingand tools are ready for increasing demands.

You will

• Support delivery ofthe coordinated outage plan acrosstimeframes, aligning project planning, design,constructionand commissioning with safe network operation.

• Work with NESO and key industry stakeholders to secure outages,maintainsystem security on the remaining network, and minimise disruption and Energy Not Supplied risk(ENS).

• Provide technical support and operational guidance to the TCC and field staff, offering advice onnew technologiessuch as HVDC and FACTS, whilst also delivering regulatory guidance and ensuringaccurate, auditable reporting and submissions to support performance incentives.

• Take accountability for system safety and integrity by prioritising holistic solutions and, influencing or adjusting programmes to protect business interests and the wider network.

• Build andmaintainfuture readiness by ensuring skills, resources, training, and tools are in place to meet growing operational demand and network expansion. Develop and manage a proactive, highly skilled team that provides technical and logistical support.

You have

• Extensive experienceoperatingwithin a regulated energy (or similar) environment, with a strong practical understanding of safety, performance, and national network operations.

• In depthknowledge of statutory, regulatory and licence obligations, including the Transmission Licence, Grid Code and STC framework, and the wider GB transmission landscape.

• Degree qualifiedin Electrical Engineering (or equivalent),operatingat Chartered Engineer level, with strong technicalexpertisein power systems and operational safety.

• Proven leadership capability, witha track recordof building, coaching and motivatinghigh performingteams in complex,high pressureoperational environments.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with recognised credibility to influence regulators, system operators and industry partners while shaping future capability and Net Zero delivery.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building,operatingand investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own andoperatethe electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. Butthat'snot all -we'reupgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contactAndy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738275370to discuss how we can support you.

We'rededicated 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online.We'llbe in touch after the closing date to let you know ifwe'llbe taking your application further. Ifyou'reoffered a role with SSE,you'llneed to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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