Director of Transmission Network Control

Base Location: Perth or Glasgow - relocation assistance available for candidates currently outside Scotland

Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 blueprint will see us grow to become the UKs second largest Transmission Owner with 24GW of connected renewable generation and an operational asset value of £20bn.

As part of this exciting growth, we are seeking a Director of Transmission Network Control to join our senior team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the North of Scotland Transmission system.

In this role you'll lead the team who manage the transmission network from our control centre in Perth, supporting significant network expansion plans, ensuring the reliability and availability of the system to keep power flowing across the country and setting the strategy, policy and standards for world class network operations including network access, outages and infrastructure commissioning.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Strategic leadership in 24/7 control room operations covering real time monitoring, outage planning, fault management, safety coordination of the transmission network and agreement of network configuration with the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

• Leading the people and processes for operation of the real time Transmission network to maintain a secure and reliable system in line with our Transmission licence

• Ensuring design processes and procedures for operational planning and commissioning are in place to facilitate safe, efficient and timely connection and completion of transmission projects

• Developing exceptional team capability to identify, manage, resolve and report on power system events, such as Electricity Restoration and storms, that affect SSEN Transmission network and affected parties

• Developing and implementing world leading system control strategies in Transmission operations through interactions with external industry parties both within GB and internationally

• Representing SSEN Transmission internally and externally where operational advice or information is required. This will range from everyday KPIs to Government briefings.

To succeed in this role you must:

• Be degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or operating at a similar professional level with extensive industry experience, ideally holding Chartered status

• Be a recognised professional leader with significant experience in Transmission system operation and management of the Transmission Owner / System Operator interface

• Have a proven track record of leading, coaching and motivating teams

• Possess excellent interpersonal and engagement skills, with the proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

• Be resilient, tenacious and committed to delivering positive results with proven ability to make effective decisions under pressure

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here:United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Gemma Bell - gemma.bell@sse.com / 01738 341043 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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