Charging and Connections Manager - Private Networks
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- Closing at: Aug 22 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Reading, Glasgow, Perth or Cardiff preferred | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception.
Salary: Competitive + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As a member of the Enterprise Commercial team you will be reporting to the Enterprise Commercial Director to develop and implement both aspects of this role. You will provide leadership and direction to the DE business and commercial teams, within a matrix structure, and help deliver the full potential of our assets while continually reviewing and developing the charging methodologies from pre-contract through to asset operation.
As our Senior Charging Methodology & Connections Manager within the DE business, you'll work within an exciting, challenging, and growing area of the SSE Enterprise business, working as part of multi-disciplinary team. SSE DE has a growing number of Private Networks and connection agreements with transmission and distribution owners across the UK for its portfolio of projects comprising of Behind the Meter (BtM), Private Networks and IDNO projects.
Role Responsibilities:
- Working closely with both our engineering, commercial and project teams throughout the full project development phase to ensure the charging methodology for our networks is prepared.
- Ensuring that the charging methodology is OFGEM compliant and leading the Ofgem approval process.
- Periodically checking that each charging methodology is up to date taking account of any changes in Regulations and circumstances on the projects.
- Managing our bi-lateral connection agreements and associated financial liabilities, building new and enhancing existing relationships with all host network operators to ensure SSE DE maximises its position with and through its stakeholders.
- Representing the business at National Grid Scheme Team meetings where your influencing skills will secure the right results for our projects.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Knowledge of the Distribution Connection and Use of System Agreement (DCUSA), related codes of practice, explanatory notes and technical guides
- Knowledge of the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) ESO, related codes of practice, explanatory notes and technical guides.
- Working practical experience with developing and operating Pricing Models and methodologies, for example; CDCM & ECDM.
- Intricate Knowledge of Bi-lateral connection agreements with DNO's and the ESO.
- Strong experience in UK transmission and distribution contract management, contract negotiations, stakeholder management, ability to build new relationships and to influence at all levels.
About our Business
SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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