At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and management of ICP electrical networks while ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in energy transition and infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, health perks, and family support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector and grow your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in power distribution and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58100 - 87100 £ per year.
Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations - Reading, Cardiff, London, Glasgow or Perth.
Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + Bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role is accountable for the engineering and design of ICP electrical networks. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the management of resources is effectively deployed with the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience.
- Managing design risk through robust design principles and hazard identification, including oversight of NERS design processes.
- Providing design assurance, guiding projects through Enterprise Governance, and reviewing and approving designs through the development lifecycle.
- Coordinating resource and expertise in supporting technical bid submissions and techno-economic reviews of contractor proposals.
- Supporting the successful growth of the ICP business.
- Acting as a delegated design authority for projects, ensuring that the basis of design, specification and scope is developed appropriately.
- Inclusively managing a diverse engineering and design team, developing good engineering principles, processes and procedures.
- Setting and/or approving project design development budgets and ensuring they are managed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Building relationships with key senior stakeholders and confidently reporting on projects.
- Identifying hazards and mitigating risk through design, continually monitoring and reducing risk throughout project development.
- Ensuring training and development is identified to enhance the team's understanding and skills in safety through design.
- Securing appropriate resources for projects through our design framework and delivery contractors.
- Monitoring and managing resourcing across projects proactively.
- Responsible for engineering standards and quality of designs, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
- Creating an inclusive and psychologically safe environment for team development, monitoring performance and providing mentoring and training.
You have:
- Extensive experience in power distribution and electrical infrastructure at HV and EHV in the UK, particularly regulated and licensed networks including NERS processes and ideally in an ICP environment.
- Experience in working with regulated transmission and distribution operators for large connections.
- Significant experience in the management of engineering projects, developing and delivering designs for major electrical infrastructure projects.
- Chartered Engineer or Incorporated status (or can demonstrate working towards professional registration).
- Strong technical skills and a detailed understanding of technical/commercial interactions.
- Experience in identifying, procuring and managing specific engineering disciplines required for multi-disciplinary projects.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
- The ability to work well in a team and demonstrate inclusive behaviours to build a proud and diverse team.
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.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life:
- 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.
- 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. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
ICP Engineering Manager - Fixed-Term Contract in Reading employer: SSE PLC
SSE is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a flexible working environment across multiple locations including Reading, Cardiff, London, Glasgow, and Perth. With a commitment to inclusivity and a strong focus on safety and development, employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, generous family entitlements, and a range of wellbeing initiatives, all while contributing to the vital energy transition for a sustainable future.
