Project Support Officer

Base Location: Portsmouth, Havant, New Forest, Melksham and Thatcham.

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available - hybrid working.

We are looking for a Project Support Officer to join our team!

As project support Officer you will work within the Competitions in Connections (CiC) team, that is responsible for enabling our Independent Connection Providers ICPs, and Independent Distribution Network Operators IDNOs to connect onto our distribution network.

The role of Project Support Officer plays a key part in supporting our customers and the Project Management team with the delivery of connections projects.  

You will be:

• Allocating projects to the Project Management team and Consenting team
• Liaising with external ICP/IDNO’s, internal colleagues and various stakeholders to maintain compliance and to facilitate job completion.
• Ensuring records are kept accurate and up to date on SSE’s IT systems and on our CiC project trackers.
• Producing reports and uploading documents on completions of projects
• Raising purchase orders and managing receipting of invoices

You have:

• Experience in the connections business would be very beneficial, along with a reliable and hardworking approach
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• Great experience in delivering excellent customer service
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) and quick to learn new systems and processes.

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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