Total 48 job vacancies by SSE

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio (EGL) is a multi-billion-pound programme and will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK's net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Governance, Assurance & Performance co-ordinator to support these critical infrastructure projects and play a key part in achieving Net Zero targets. This is a new position providing support on the effective running of the Governance & Assurance process, assuring the quality of delivery across the EGL portfolio. This position will report into the Governance, Assurance & Performance Lead.

Key responsibilities of the Governance, Assurance & Performance co-ordinator include:

- Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and contractors relating to all logistics and coordination of Governance meetings and build and maintain relationships with contractors to ensure support on required Governance meetings and wider project events.

- Reporting and analysis of contractor and project KPIs for reporting to the relevant board meetings.

- Provide support across the various Board and Governance meeting scopes across the EGL portfolio, acting as a key focal point for associated projects and personnel.

- Support on the development of the Governance & Assurance SharePoint site to ensure project delivery meets its governance requirements.

- Create and maintain a calendar of key meetings for the upcoming 18 months and organise and facilitate these with direct ownership of the Key Action Register (KAR).

What do I need?

- Experience in project development and delivery with knowledge of developing and maintaining governance in a regulated environment.

- Demonstrable experience of managing key documentation processes and identifying efficiencies.

- A proactive and innovative working approach and positive influencing skills with the ability to find answers within a diverse, engineering-focused organisation.

- Ability to manage complex requirements of conflicting needs with experience of the reporting and management of requirements that come with such a role.

- An understanding of supporting in developing project assurance processes and programmes, an understanding of FIDIC contracts would be valuable.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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 Stephanie on 01738 342963.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Data & Compliance Technician to support our Transmission goal of Net Zero.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role are:

- Management of inspection, maintenance and testing outputs, ensuring they are recorded accurately upon completion of maintenance and defect rectification within databases and reporting tools.

- Ensuring Key Performance Indicator information is maintained for all operations and maintenance activities and reports, including accurate recording of Insulation & Interruption Gas (IIG) and Oil activity and ensuring all Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations (ESQCR) defects are recorded and rectification or mitigation completed and recorded.

- Data review and assurance checks on all inputs to Maximo from engineering teams etc. Ensuring accuracy such that statutory and internal reporting requirements can be implemented.

- High level technical verification of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Health and Safety information, ensuring compliance with set project deliverables that are suitable for use throughout the asset lifecycle.

- Ensuring all relevant supporting technical documentation, such as vendor manuals and schematic drawings, are maintained and available to facilitate on-site operations and maintenance activities.

What do I need?

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

- Minimum SVQ Level 3 in engineering discipline, HNC preferred. Experience in a similar role within the power systems industry will be considered.

- Demonstrable awareness and understanding of main power systems components and a working knowledge of all technical functions within power systems operations.

- Excellent understanding and use of Maximo and other internal systems, such as SYPOL, Vault, Electric Office, ESRI ArcGIS.

- Excellent organisational and communication skills.

- Full UK driving licence.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on 01738 275370.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK's net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Governance & Assurance Manager to support these critical infrastructure projects and play a key part in achieving Net Zero targets. This is a new position giving someone with subject matter expertise in Governance, Reporting, Assurance and Project Coordination interfaces the chance to really own and shape this position.

The responsibilities of the Governance & Assurance Manager include:

- To set up, embed and maintain the portfolio governance for the EGL projects; ensuring appropriate governance forums, change and decision control processes are established in line as closely as possible with the SSE Large Capital Project (LCP/LCP+) governance framework; and continuous review of Joint Venture Shareholder and Managed Service Agreements to ensure obligations are met.

- Define and agree appropriate reporting and KPIs for the EGL portfolio, supporting coordination activities required for gate readiness checks, as well as the LCP+ assurance process (e.g. Project Assurance Reviews - PARS).

- Develop and own Project Assurance Reviews and Parent Company Audits, presenting clear and concise outputs to the relevant stakeholder with practical mitigating actions and closure of review findings.

- Lead and mentor the Project Services governance and assurance, and reporting teams - providing guidance, support, and undertaking performance management activities.

- Act as the Champion and SME for Governance and Assurance capability, ensuring alignment to Parent Company processes and policies, working with the other Offshore Project Services leads, Legal, Finance and Regulatory teams.

What do I need?

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

- An understanding of industry wide best practice Governance requirements gained from experience across a capital development and delivery programme, ideally within the Energy industry.

- Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and develop your team to ensure they deliver and perform to their full potential.

- Experience in supporting major infrastructure projects across the entire project lifecycle, including design, consenting, procurement, commercial, contracting through to construction and commissioning.

- Good stakeholder and relationship management, ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external), gaining the collaboration and support from stakeholders in a matrix environment.

- An understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector coupled with a drive to deliver continuous improvement.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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 Stephanie on 01738 342963.

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.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

Base Location: Berkshire / Wiltshire / Hampshire / Thames Valley

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 (dependent upon experience) + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

SSEN Distribution has an extensive capital development programme as we work to deliver a net zero electricity system.

This newly created role is required to support the growth of our business and is an exciting opportunity for a Contract Manager - Cost Control and Analysis to join our Procurement and Commercial team to support our Large Capital Delivery Directorate in our Distribution business.

You will be responsible for providing commercial analysis activities for a major portfolio of projects across the Distribution business providing data driven insights and analysis to support commercial reporting.

To successfully operate within a regulated business environment, we are required to monitor, control and report on all costs required on the Projects - this includes areas such as Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting and Accrual Generation.

Working within the Procurement and Commercial team, as the Contract Manager - Cost Control and Analysis, you will take a lead role in the coordination and fulfilment of all Cost Control activities required from the Procurement and Commercial team.

You will support the Procurement & Commercial Manager and Head of Procurement & Commercial in providing a world class procurement and commercial service to internal customers.

What do I need?

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

- Degree in appropriate business or technical discipline or equivalent experience.

- Demonstrable experience and competency with all aspects of Cost Control including Cost Forecasting, Budgeting, Change Control, Cost Reporting, Variance Analysis and Accrual Generation. With high levels of data analysis capability.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with an ability to liaise with and challenge all levels of the business.

- A strong drive for continuous improvement and innovative thinking to challenge the norms and support the development of cost management processes and techniques within the business.

- Collaborative approach, able to develop strong working relationships with internal and external parties.

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.

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.

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 Francesca on 01738 344763.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + shift allowance (depending on experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

Our Distribution Control Centre (DCC) is responsible for the management and control of SSEN's High Voltage Distribution Network, which stretches from the central belt of Scotland to Shetland.

We are looking for a Distribution Control Engineer to join our DCC team based in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity to train to become a Control Engineer operating on the Distribution Network up to and including 33kV.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Planning and execution of High Voltage switching for routine work, fault response and real time network management.

- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.

- Undertake live operational work duties.

- Maintain network security.

- Complete accurate fault reporting.

What do I need?

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

- System Control Authorisation experience or significant SAP field experience.

- A sound understanding of the Distribution Codes and Procedures.

- Possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

- Have a HNC level qualification in Engineering or significant technical experience in the industry.

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 Fiona on 01738 340954.

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.

About the role

Base Location: Reading, Basingstoke or Andover

This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance of our depots listed above.

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:

- 37 hour working week.

- Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)

- Full PPE and tools required for the position.

- Access to a company vehicle.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team.

In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by our arborists/tree cutters to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, key responsibilities include the following:

- Project Management with site inspections on completed works.

- Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.

- Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.

- Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.

Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.

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

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2

- Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.

- Ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

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.

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.

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 on 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.

Power Control Engineer (Shift)

About the Role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

This is a shift position working day/backshift. Shift work will be applicable once training for the position is complete.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Transmission Control Engineer to join our growing team to help support our Net Zero Pathway to 2030.

The Key Responsibilities for the Transmission Control Engineer are:

- Coordination of commissioning programs and operational data.

- Power system analysis of electricity flows.

- Understanding principles of real and reactive power flow, and voltage.

- Experience and clear understanding of a safe system of work.

- Ensuring the provision of appropriate SCADA displays and PSS/E models prior to network changes.

- In real time, commissioning and switching up to 400kV.

What do I need?

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

- A minimum of an HNC in electrical engineering and will ideally have experience as a senior authorised person. (SAP)You will have a relevant background in electrical power system operation.

- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders.

- You will be a team player and work well in a knowledge sharing culture.

- A flexible and proactive approach to work in order to achieve results and thrive under pressure.

- Previous experience working in a control room environment desirable.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on 01738 275370.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth.

Salary: circa £55,000 depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week) | Flexible working options available

What is the Role?

SSEN Transmission is currently recruiting for an experienced Protection & Control Project Engineer to provide technical support across our growing portfolio of projects. As a Protection & Control Project Engineer you will work on some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess and define the technical scope of protection and control requirements for new build substations and modifications to existing.

- Prepare outline scheme designs, key line diagrams, protection setting calculations and setting files for relays, and support the implementation of IEC61850 solutions.

- Review third-party contractor/consultant detailed designs and witness FAT, as well as provide support for field teams to ensure quality of installations.

- Evaluate tenders and procure/manage specialist services from consultants.

- Support multi-disciplinary project teams in identifying and managing engineering risks and identifying opportunities for the project to excel.

What do I need?

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

- Qualified to a minimum of HND level in Electrical Engineering.

- Demonstrable technical skills and competency in Transmission protection and control specification and scheme design, as well as the competency to calculate protection settings for implementation.

- Confidence to technically assess engineering problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions.

- Good communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate diligence and prioritise tasks.

- Thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including Construction Design & Management Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, and Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations. With an understanding of the implications of this for Transmission network management.

- Ideally, candidates should be Chartered Engineers or working towards this. SSEN Transmission fully recognise, encourages and supports our engineers in this and their continued professional development.

Please note that applications will also be considered from engineers with less experience, with a starting salary commensurate with experience levels. Training and development will be provided to ensure progress

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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 will 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 Shirley-Anne on 01738 351976.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you will be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process including a basic criminal record and credit check.

About the role

Base Location: Oxford

This role is mobile and predominantly field based and we need someone within commuting distance of the Oxford depot

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family:

- 37 hour working week.

- Up to £6,681 for overtime payments & up to £3,481 for standby payments, giving you a potential of £10,162 extra per year (subject to qualifications)

- Full PPE and tools required for the position.

- Access to a company vehicle.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for a Tree Cutting Quality & Safety Inspector (QSI) to join our team.

In this role you will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by arborists/tree cutting contractors to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

This key role is the interface between SSEN and utility arboriculture contractors working on our behalf.

The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, key responsibilities include the following:

- Project Management with site inspections on completed works.

- Conducting on-site safety audits and data reporting.

- Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions.

- Contractor coaching.

- Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individual who has a keen eye for detail and is looking to make a difference.

Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach.

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

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience, including UA5.1/5.2

- Safety and Customer focussed with excellent communication skills.

- Ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

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. Youll 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 on 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.

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

As Control and Instrument Defect Technician, you will be responsible for managing and supervising maintenance activities to ensure work is executed successfully to achieve the objective of Lifecycle Delivery - Assets Remain Safe & Operational.

You will be accountable for the engineering and risk assessing packages of work to allow works to be performed safely and efficiently and directing site personnel including contractors when performing engineering works.

Key Responsibilities:

- Investigation of plant failures/defects and the specification and implementation of remedial action to achieve effective resolution.

- Management, supervision and setting to work of internal and external maintenance technicians to ensure all such work is executed successfully, delivered safely, on time and to budget.

- Ensure works are assigned to personnel with appropriate competencies and performed safely in line with Safe Systems of Work.

What do I need?

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

- HNC level or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline, with experience in an engineering or maintenance position at a thermal power station or other heavy industry.

- Experienced in the management and supervision of contract and in-house resources, providing safety and technical leadership.

- Comprehensive understanding of control & instrumentation systems, plant and equipment within the remit of the role. Previous Siemens T3000 experience advantageous.

- Familiarity with Maximo computerised maintenance management system would be advantageous.

- Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline team to troubleshoot complex technical problems.

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 Hannah on 01738 341147.

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.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Reading

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

What is the Role?

At SSE we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic auditor to join our Group Compliance Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in energy or auditing to operate under professional audit standards, and in accordance with our Quality Management System. Building strong relationships with business units, you'll independently conduct end-to-end compliance reviews in line with the Compliance Monitoring Programme. Your role extends to interpreting complex regulatory obligations, collaborating with various business functions, and engaging directly with senior managers.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

- Carrying out compliance audits which scrutinise the activities of SSE's seven business units and corporate support functions to assess compliance with regulatory and legal obligations, and with internal procedural/policy requirements.

- Communicating review findings in a concise, logical, and professional manner to key stakeholders at all levels.

- Consulting with senior managers to agree work scope and action plans to mitigate findings.

- Developing an in depth understanding of relevant regulation and legislation for an assigned business unit and assisting that business to identify key compliance risks.

- Contributing to the development of Group Compliance Operations processes.

What do I need?

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

- Current Audit Professional qualification e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance (or equivalent), and relevant professional experience.

- Sound knowledge and experience of the regulatory rules which govern energy and/or financial markets.

- Excellent report writing skills, good attention to detail, ability to manage your time and workload efficiently, have first class negotiation/influencing skills and be structured in approach and resilient in character.

- Strong communication skills with the ability and confidence to build effective working relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders.

There will be a requirement to spend half your time in an SSE office and to travel across the UK and Ireland, and possibly internationally.

About our Business

At SSE, 'doing the right thing' is at the heart of everything we do. It is critical that every element of our processes and behaviours are ethical, fair and represent the positive culture and environment we strive for at SSE. Our Group Ethics & Compliance department is a key part of SSE's governance and wider control framework. Our independent risk-based approach ensures that we have the right controls and systems in place to comply with regulation and legislation. We support the businesses to take corrective actions, and deliver excellent support systems across the compliance lifecycle including how we manage changes to core regulatory and legislative requirements. We are the custodians and champions of SSE's group wide ethical business culture. We give expert advice and support to ensure that SSE operates in a way that is consistent with our strategy, values and obligations as a company, whist ensuring we continue to meet the increasingly demanding societal expectations of organisations.

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 Louise on 01738 351671.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Belfast or Dublin

Salary: £26,200 - £39,400 (NI) or €37,700 - €56,500 (ROI) + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

The Quality Experience Specialist is an important role within the wider Customer Experience function, supporting our internal Operations teams with the facilitation and delivery of customer first outcomes. You will monitor, measure and share key insights relating to customer transactional touchpoints, in turn playing a critical role in the optimisation of our operational processes, identifying enhancement opportunities and implementing strategies to improve overall service quality. In this role you will:

- Conduct regular evaluation and assessment of customer interactions, service delivery, and operational processes, evaluating performance against various Quality KPIs

- Collaborate with internal teams, gather feedback and perform trend analysis to pinpoint opportunities for future enhancement

- Provide constructive feedback and deliver ongoing coaching / mentoring to ensure consistent quality in service delivery performance

- Develop, deliver and maintain quality standards and guidelines, carrying out various audits and governance measures

- Prepare regular, relevant and accurate reports, highlighting quality metrics and performance trends for management

What do I need?

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

- Quality experience or assurance knowledge

- Excellent knowledge of business processes and customer experience principles

- Knowledge and / or experience with business analysis and research

- Training, coaching and / or mentoring experience with knowledge of process improvement methodologies

- Strong communication skills, with an ability to influence others through compelling storytelling

About our Business

SSE is a multinational energy company listed on the FTSE 100, with a vision "to be a leading energy company in a net zero world". Were investing £24bn+ by the end of the decade to help deliver our Net Zero Acceleration Programme.

Part of SSE Plc, Energy Customer Solutions is the Customer facing division - providing energy and low carbon solutions to over 1.3million customers. We have a strong market position with great customer relationships and expert customer teams working in Belfast, Cardiff, Dublin, Perth, and Reading. ​​Energy Customer Solutions is made up of 2 external brands; we operate under the brands SSE Airtricity (Ireland) & SSE Energy Solutions (GB).

SSE Airtricity is Ireland's second largest and fastest growing energy provider, supplying around 800,000 domestic and commercial gas, electricity and home energy services customers in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Around 40% of the electricity SSE Airtricity supplies to its customers on an island basis is generated from renewable sources - the greenest energy supply of any provider on the island and over three times the average on an all-island basis.

We have ambitious targets to help our customers on their journey to Net Zero by increasing the accessibility of green energy solutions through the provision of customer-driven propositions and were a partner to customers and stakeholders as they seek ways to respond to the climate crisis.

Help us power change.

Whats in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement (including public holidays), 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 Andy on or 01738 340826.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process.

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth, Leeds or Dublin

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

As a Control Systems Engineer you'll be responsible for providing technical expertise in order to manage the medium to long term integrity of high-risk operational assets and new build projects within your area of expertise, where failure would have a major impact on safety; environmental; and commercial operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for design sign off for Process Safety and control Engineering solutions including SIL determination, design, implementation and life cycle management of Functional Safety Systems.

- Review of Capital Projects and all aspects for Control and Protection Design, Delivery, Commissioning and Operation.

- Regulated monitoring of processes, covering but not limited to CEMS, Electrical and Gas Metering, product quality.

- Process system integration and communications including Data management, Cyber Security, System architecture.

What do I need?

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

- Background in Process Control.

- Higher level education or relevant industrial experience, including understanding plant operation and appropriate risk controls.

- Knowledge of Control system design and topologies with associated benefits of these designs.

- Functional Safety and Cyber Security experience would be an advantage although training will be supplied.

- Good communication and report writing skills.

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 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

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.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a crucial role in the net zero transition, ensuring we have the energy supplies required to meet the needs of our customers; procuring the fuel required by the generation plants and selling the power output from our renewable and low-carbon thermal assets.

Join us on our journey to net zero, and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Perth or Edinburgh - this is a hybrid role working a mix of home and the office at one of the advertised locations.

Salary: Competitive + performance related bonus and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

We have an opportunity for a Head of Trade Control to join our Energy Markets leadership team. The Trade Control team is responsible for the management of the processes, controls and monitoring to ensure excellent trade management and the accuracy and integrity of EMs trading systems. The team are a key enabler for daily production of accurate exposures, margining and P&L ensuring our back office can confirm, invoice and correctly account for our trading activities.

- You will undertake a key role in support of the Energy Markets Executive Committee, leading the trade control team to fulfil both their daily operational trade management responsibilities as well as within strategic projects and development of new business.

- You will be a key member within our Energy Markets leadership team and work to drive our trading business forward to achieving its strategic goals.

- You will lead business change and ensure back to front operational readiness of new commercial products across Energy Markets.

- You will lead, challenge, influence, and engage with all levels of the trading and optimisation function to our back to front controls are relevant and upheld and that they are securing optimal revenues from asset backed trading activity.

- You will lead and own the successful leadership and delivery of strategic change projects.

- You will have a deep operational knowledge of UK and European energy markets and processes with the ability to demonstrate a flair for creating innovative solutions to meet changing needs and requirements.

What do I need?

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

- Strong leadership, coaching and development skills. Experience leading a team with varying levels of experience.

- Experience of working in an energy trading environment and having an in depth understanding of wholesale energy markets.

- Strong problem solving and innovative approach to find logical, robust and safe solutions to both day to day operations and strategic change. This will be supported by in depth knowledge of ETRM & Risk system logic.

- You will be comfortable dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders within the company and effective in building strong working relationships with other business areas. Customer focus will be at the heart of what you do.

- You will be collaborative, proactive and inclusive and demonstrate a consistent positive attitude and encourage a great Energy Markets culture and way of working.

About our Business

Energy Markets (EM) is the energy markets heart of the SSE Group, securing value for SSE's asset portfolios in wholesale energy markets as we move towards our vision of being a leading energy company in a net zero world. We play a critical role as the short-term energy market asset optimiser, and a long-term energy market adviser, for all SSE's Business Units (across SSE's Wind, Hydro, Low Carbon Thermal, Distributed Energy and Customer portfolios). This role for EM enables SSE to focus its investment in energy markets capabilities (including Trading, Risk Management, Energy Economics, Settlements and Advanced Analytics) in one centre of excellence, with these enhanced capabilities supporting value creation and decision making across the SSE Group.

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 Lynsey on 01738 340426.

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.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

This role is within our Networks Distribution IT team supporting our Digital Strategy and Vision to be a progressive network owner, using digital to enhance social and economic value, deliver a leading experience for our customers and to enable the energy system to support net zero carbon emissions.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

We're looking for a Portfolio Risk and Assurance Manager to join our brand new team. This is a phase of fast paced transformation, and you can help shape how we do things. Youll work with other experts to add real value and help us reach our targets through innovative thinking and approach.

About the Role

Base Location: Reading, Havant, Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £47,600 -£71,600 + performance related bonus and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

As Portfolio Risk and Assurance Manager, you'll play a critical role in the effective management of risk across Technology Digital and Data change landscape and Service Operations. This includes the identification, quantification and analysis of risk trends and overall risk exposure alongside the value driven mitigation of these risks and planning and implementation of contingencies as appropriate.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

- Ensuring accurate risk trend and exposure reporting.

- Managing risk budgets to meet strategic goals within set timeframes and budgets.

- Monitoring and enhancing mitigation strategies to align with risk impact and exposure.

- Conducting scenario planning to assure robustness of contingency strategies.

- Supporting the application of audit and assurance frameworks to improve risk management strategies.

What do I need?

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

- Strong experience in Portfolio Risk Management and Assurance leadership experience within IT, OT and Data context.

- Experience of working within a Portfolio Management Office would be beneficial with a good working knowledge of key Service and change delivery processes, including status reporting, assurance and audit, budgeting and estimating, risk and issue management, quality gates and change management.

- Qualified to Practitioner Level in an industry recognised Risk Management Methodology.

- Be familiar with structured project management methodologies and a good understanding of the end-to-end project delivery lifecycle, in particular Agile delivery.

- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

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 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Laura on 01738 341814.

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.