Electrical Networks Designer

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About The Role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Dundee, Oban or Perth

Salary: £40,658 – 49,626 + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

As our Electrical Networks Designer, you’ll primarily be responsible for completing design work, from an initial high-level scope through to detailed installation/costing design, using a suite of engineering standards. Project designs will be relate to underground cables, overhead lines and substation assets. The project portfolio includes connections of customer’s renewable energy, battery storage and various demand projects.

The role of the Electrical Networks Designer will be required to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the health and safety as required in the projects pre-construction phase. This includes line route designs, stage by stage plans, plant and equipment specifications, tendering and tender evaluation.

In This Role You Will

• Ensure the new connections and network are constructed robustly, cost effectively and to engineering standards.
• Eliminate health, safety and financial risks during the projects lifecycle.
• Ensure customers are provided with an excellent level of customer service.
• Liaise with land agents, local authorities, external design contractors and SSE colleagues.
  

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous experience in applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 to technically complex projects is essential. In addition, knowledge of electrical network modelling and the NRSWA code of practice would be advantageous, although training will be provided.
• You’ll need to be capable of building lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. As a result of this you will have first class communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You’ll have strong negotiation and influencing skills, being able to convey your position in a clear and concise manner.
• At least a HNC level qualification within a relevant subject.
• Previous experience in the design and construction of electrical distribution networks up to 33KV.
  

About Our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we’re ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life’s changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

Life at SSE

If you’re considering a career with us, you’re probably wondering what’s in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we’re proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we’re proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra ’if it’s not safe, we don’t do it’.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on kimberlee.anderson@sse.com / 01738 341523.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.