Technical and Street Works Analyst
Technical and Street Works Analyst
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth
Salary: £43,704 – £51,484 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We’re looking for a Technical and Street Works Analyst to lead our street works performance and compliance activities, ensure high‑quality use of Symology across SSEN Transmission, and manage a small team delivering essential technical and administrative support. This is a key role that blends regulatory leadership, process improvement, people management and operational delivery.
You will
- Oversee the quality, training and compliance of Scottish Road Works Register (SRWR)/Symology, carrying out audits, providing guidance and ensuring legislative compliance.
- Monitor street works performance, produce KPI reports and work with teams across the business to resolve issues and drive improvements.
- Represent SSEN Transmission with external stakeholders including the Scottish Road Works Commissioner, Local Authorities and national utility groups.
- Lead and develop a small team of Technical Coordinators and Administrators, ensuring efficient workload management and strong operational delivery.
- Support the Engineering Leadership Team by coordinating actions, contributing to senior meetings and helping drive broader operational and cultural improvements.
You have
- Experience using SRWR/Symology or similar systems, with strong knowledge of street works requirements and associated legislation.
- Proven experience leading or managing a team, with confidence in coaching, performance management and supporting people through change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships, chair meetings and present information clearly.
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise, analyse issues and implement improvements.
- Experience working within an engineering or project‑delivery environment, with familiarity in governance processes, meeting management and utility searches.
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, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the 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. But that's not all – we're upgrading 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 contact shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated 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'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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Our Benefits
- 34 days of annual leave with the option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
- 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
- Sharesave Scheme
- Private healthcare discounts
- Subsidised gym memberships
- Generous family entitlements including adoption leave, paternity leave and gradual return to work for new parents
- Flexible working opportunities
- Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets
- And much more…
