Civils Team Manager

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Inverness

Salary: £43,704 - £51,484 + car / car allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Civils Team Manager within our Transmission Operations business. You’ll be a key member of the Operations team working with our Teams in their co-ordination, efficient and safe delivery of a wide range of key inspection and maintenance activities on our assets reporting to the Operations Manager.

You will

- Ensure responsibility initially for the preparation, collation, co-ordination and reporting of key asset data from various existing asset software programs, platforms, historical records and current yearly inspection and maintenance plans.

- Formulate and effectively communicate the work scheduling of current and future key inspections and maintenance activities in line with existing operational timescales, ensuring the transmission network is resilient, compliant and able to operate effectively.

- Identify and maximise opportunities and synergies with other key stakeholders for current and future out performance in key areas of inspection and maintenance activities.

- Future successful integration with any new planned asset management systems.

- Provide leadership and direction, assisting to relay and execute plans.

You have

- An understanding of the Transmission business and the environment we operate. Knowledge of current operations and maintenance activities including policies, procedures, electrical systems and their geography would be beneficial but not essential as informative training will be provided.

- Education in a discipline relevant to this role and/ or have previous experience working in a similar managerial or leadership role.

- Strong communication, high organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage varying deadlines and priorities, whilst maintaining positive working relationships. You should also be able to identify and implement innovative and effective business improvements.

- You should be passionate about safety, who will set and maintain high standards, promote a safe working environment, and a good safety culture throughout your team. You should be comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes in a positive manner.

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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