Telecoms Commercial and Services Manager

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £66,100 – £99,100 + 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

The role

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Telecoms Services Manager to oversee the development and implementation of telecommunications solutions for all transmission substations, strategic sites, and plant. This includes platforms for protection, control, SCADA, automation, asset monitoring, black start voice, and network cyber security to support our digital strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join the team and learn about our business from the front line, implementing systems which will benefit our business, and ultimately our customers. 

You will

• Manage the Transmission telecoms commercial portfolio, and interfaces with telecoms service providers and delivery contractors to support other SSEN Transmission business units with telecommunications and operational technology related endeavours.
• Monitor and control the service level agreements with Telecoms Network Service Providers to SSEN Transmission. Ensure KPIs are established and utilised to track and improve performance
• Implement changes to existing circuit services to actualise reduction in annual costs.
• Develop and sign-off of new and revised telecommunication policies, procedures and designs to support future digital plans and cost reductions.
• Establish and maintain our Asset Register for all Transmission telecommunications platforms including microwave radio fixed link mediums, fibre optic fixed link mediums, SDH/PDH and IP based systems.

You have

• Strong knowledge and experience of the operation and design of telecommunication networks within the electricity utility sector supporting protection, control and SCADA systems applied to the Transmission network.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Electricity and Telecoms statutory, regulatory & license requirements, industry wide codes, network and engineering standards.
• A high level of commercial and cost control skills and experience, to manage and reduce costs for Transmission telecoms services.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to manage your stakeholders and build effective working relationships, including presentation of future Transmission telecoms strategic plans to senior management.
• Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Management or equivalent.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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