Head of Network Access & Outage Planning

SSE PLC; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Head of Network System Access to lead planning, coordination and management of network access across the north of Scotland, from long-term project and outage planning through to commissioning and real-time operational requirements.

This senior leadership role will help enable delivery of SSEN Transmission's substantial capital investment programme while protecting the safety, security, reliability and integrity of the transmission network; the position has

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electricity transmission operations and network access.
• Strong knowledge of power system engineering, system operation and safety.
• Understanding of regulatory/licence requirements including Grid Code and STC framework.
• Proven leadership with coaching and developing technically skilled teams.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Resilience and judgment to lead in demanding operational situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Access and outage planning across projects, construction, commissioning and connections.
• Develop integrated network access approach across planning horizons and outage requirements.
• Provide senior operational leadership and assurance over outage and commissioning activity.
• Collaborate with NESO, TOs, OFTOs, DNOs, generators and Transmission Users on coordinated outage plans.
• Balance competing requirements for access, security, construction delivery and customer needs.
• Lead and develop the Network Access function with scalable processes and tools.
• Drive improvements in outage planning and operational strategy with innovative approaches.
• Provide leadership during significant network events and restoration scenarios.
• Represent SSEN Transmission with senior stakeholders and influence industry policy.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Safety-critical

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Head of Network System Access to lead planning, coordination and management of network access across the north of Scotland, from long-term project and outage planning through to commissioning and real-time operational requirements.

This senior leadership role will help enable delivery of SSEN Transmission's substantial capital investment programme while protecting the safety, security, reliability and integrity of the transmission network; the position has