Inspections Team Manager

Base Location: Reading, Slough or West London 

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + car/cash allowance + London Weighting Allowance if based in Slough or West London + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager (Maintenance and Inspections) to join our team!

As the Team Manager you will have full responsibility for the delivery of the Inspection programme for the Distribution Network assets including High Risk Site Management and Structural Integrity Reports (SIR’s) in your regional area.

You will have responsibility for the safety and welfare of a team of Inspectors, the productivity of this team and the quality of the information gathered.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- You will ensure the team have the correct equipment and know how to operate safely as lone workers when covering a large and diverse geographic area.

- Use the IT systems to issue work and monitor the quality of all data gathered as well as authorise timesheets.

- Lead, develop and grow you and the team’s knowledge of the risks associated with SSEN’s electrical assets and escalate any urgent issues to be addressed immediately.

- Conduct Quality Audits for all activities associated with inspections and record the findings

- Maintain and improve customer relations with landowners, stakeholder and members of the public, including complaint resolutions.

What do I need?

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

- Management experience and a proven track record of delivering successful operations within a similar role/environment.

- Extensive knowledge of the inspection process and Electricity, Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR)

- You will ideally be educated to a minimum HNC educational qualification in Electrical Engineering with industry experience, or hold an engineering degree working towards Chartered Engineer (or similar professional experience)

- Excellent planning and organisational skills, exceptional communication, interpersonal and engagement skills and the ability to deliver within challenging timescales.

- The ability to effectively prioritise, plan and organise, balance immediate and longer-term business priorities.

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 transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. 

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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