Investment Planning Engineer
- 549934
- Closing at: Aug 4 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow or Inverness
Salary: £52,285 - £60,730 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Calling all passionate Electrical Engineers! SSEN is seeking an Investment Planning Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD).
In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring a resilient and sustainable network that meets the increased demands anticipated over the current ED2 price control and beyond, while paving the way towards net-zero.
As an Investment Planning Engineer, you will:
- Unearth optimisation opportunities: Identify projects that breathe new life into our existing assets, maximising performance and efficiency.
- Drive smart investments: Develop compelling investment proposals with cost-benefit analysis, ensuring value for money and alignment with regulatory and license requirements.
- Portfolio manage: Take ownership of network CAPEX projects, guiding them from initial concept to successful completion.
- Become a network expert: Assess network performance, capacity, and asset condition, recommending improvements for current and future needs.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering and a strong understanding of distribution networks or similar market sector.
- Commercial awareness with a passion for solving problems by developing cost efficient solutions and an ability to drive business strategies.
- Strong communicator with a drive to innovate: You'll possess exceptional communication skills, crafting compelling investment proposals in well-structured reports. You'll also have an eagerness to challenge the status quo, bringing fresh perspectives to optimize network performance and propose innovative solutions.
- Strong organisational and planning abilities to meet demanding deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office; network modelling experience (e.g. PSS SINCAL) is a plus.
It is an essential requirement that the successful applicant holds a valid UK driver's license.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
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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