Project Manager / Engineer

Base Location: Kirkwall, Orkney

Salary: £43,704 - £64,738 depending on experience and authorisations + car/car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As a Project Manager/Engineer based in Orkney, you will work collaboratively with internal teams to optimise investment activities while supporting network outages and ensuring that all necessary measures are in place along with substation maintenance.

You will

• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure investment activities maximise customer impact, network performance, efficiency and minimise future outages.
• Gather the necessary data, including fault history and design and implement proactive engineering solutions.
• Have full accountability for controlling unit costs and all associated contractor and supplier costs.
• Attend active faults and manage post fault repairs and mentor less experienced staff.
• Manage Network risk, assessing Network Outages and agreeing the necessary contingency arrangements.

You have

• An HNC in Electrical Engineering or relevant industry experience within the discipline.
• Detailed knowledge and experience of our Network, including an understanding of Distribution plant and equipment.
• Ideally you will hold SAP Authorisation.
• Suitable experience working in a similar field with knowledge of our electricity network and the wider market that we operate in.
• Strong time management skills, with an ability to prioritise works based on a multitude of external factors.

A valid driving licence is essential.

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 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 fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 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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