Contract Liaison Officer in Poole

Base Location: New Forest, Minstead, Poole

Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 plus a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

We're looking for a Contract Liaison Officer (CLO) to support the delivery of our capital programme across the Wessex region. This is a hands-on role where you'll spend time out on site, working closely with contractors to make sure work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the standards we expect. You'll help keep projects moving, solve problems as they arise and build strong working relationships with our contract partners. You’ll be involved in a wide range of projects across both our overhead line network and substations, making this a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in the field and making a difference.

You will:

• Oversee contractor-delivered maintenance and replacement projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time and to SSEN standards.
• Inspect and validate completed works, making sure records and claims are accurate and completed correctly.
• Carry out site surveys and produce clear plans, maps and reports to support current and future projects.
• Manage day-to-day site issues, including customer concerns, land access arrangements and material availability.
• Promote a positive safety culture through regular site visits, safety conversations and audits, leading by example at all times.

You have:

• Experience of, or a good understanding of, electricity distribution networks, including overhead lines, substations or related infrastructure projects.
• Someone who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership and challenging the status quo to improve safety and performance.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work with everyone from site operatives through to managers and senior leaders.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple activities and priorities at the same time.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience recording project information, producing reports and managing snagging or defect lists.

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.

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.