About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland | 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 Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness
Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Transmission has a great opportunity for an experienced and data-focused Senior Asset Risk and Investment Engineer to play an important role in the delivery of a safe, secure and reliable transmission network in Scotland. This role requires the post-holder to utilise risk-based models and business cases to optimise and justify engineering investments in our network with considerations to the safety, environmental sustainability and commercial operation of the business.
Key duties include but are not limited to:
- Deliver investment whole life modelling and business cases, factoring in asset condition, network risk and operational safety.
- Monitor the delivery of network investments and undertake Post Investment Appraisals to optimise future decisions.
- Utilise Asset Management data tools such as CBRM, Maximo, ArcGIS to analyse assets.
- Participate in regulatory engagement such as reporting to Ofgem and ensuring investment in the network is compliant with statutory, regulatory and licence requirements.
- Develop risk-based investment plans by delivering a rolling 5-10 year forecast aligned to outage plans, asset condition and whole system development.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Advanced understanding and significant experience in managing asset risk and investment models for physical assets.
- High level of technical competency in carrying out investment appraisals, cost benefit analysis, economic modelling and data analysis.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as are well developed stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivery against time-sensitive deadlines.
- You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience in electrical engineering, business or finance degree relevant to the job.
- It is highly desirable you will hold an Institute of Asset Management qualification, have Chartership status and experience of ISO 55000.
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.
