Construction Delivery Manager

Base Location: Melksham, Swindon or Andover

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + car/cash allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We are looking for a Manager to join our team! 

As a Delivery Manager, you'll be responsible for a team of up to 15 operational industrial staff, who deliver capital delivery works, wayleave termination, reinforcement works and network restoration at low voltage and up to 33,000 volts.

We are looking for someone with great project managerment skills who is also a excellent Team Manager.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a team of industrial staff making sure as a team you deliver a great customer service performance whilst meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
• Ensuring all delivery requirements are met, such as guaranteed standards, regulatory reporting through the SSEN IT systems, excellent customer service and communication with the team throughout the delivery process.
• Monitor performance of SHE, welfare, compliance, team capabilities and the training portfolio of your team. You'll do this by tracking, monitoring and managing this daily.
• Look to improve productivity whilst still making sure work is completed and recorded to a high standard. You'll also look after team areas such as absence, holidays and capability to ensure enough staff are available to meet the programme of work.
• Managing a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process. Responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme.

You'll be part of a CMI team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers, and key stakeholders. 

What do I need?

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

• Great people management skills and a proven track record of leading, coaching and motivating teams.
• Excellent Project management skills
• Experience with Stakeholder management so that you can communicate with people at all levels.
• Industry knowledge of how a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) operates and generates revenue would be advantageous but not essential as training can be provided. 
• Good IT skills so that you're able to review data to assess performance and be able to produce presentations for rolling out vital information to your team.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About SSE 

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future. 

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 kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 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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