Head of Network Access & Outage Planning

Sse Enterprise; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Head of Network System Access in Perth with the option to travel to other locations. This senior leadership role will oversee planning, coordination and management of network access across the north of Scotland, from long-term project planning through to commissioning and real-time operational requirements.

You will lead a team, work with NESO and industry partners to deliver safe, secure, and reliable transmission system access while supporting a major capital programme and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transmission system operation and management of the interface between Transmission Owners and the System Operator.
• Strong knowledge of power system engineering, system operation and safety.
• Understanding of regulatory/licence requirements including Transmission Licence, Grid Code and STC.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Access and outage planning across projects, coordinating requirements with construction, commissioning, maintenance and connections.
• Develop integrated network access planning across multiple horizons and influence project design.
• Provide senior operational leadership over outage and commissioning activities with authority to pause work if safety is at risk.
• Collaborate with NESO, Transmission Owners, OFTOs and others to coordinate outages and safe system operation.
• Ensure strategies align with regulatory and industry requirements and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Power system engineering

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

SSE is seeking a Head of Network System Access in Perth with the option to travel to other locations. This senior leadership role will oversee planning, coordination and management of network access across the north of Scotland, from long-term project planning through to commissioning and real-time operational requirements.

You will lead a team, work with NESO and industry partners to deliver safe, secure, and reliable transmission system access while supporting a major capital programme and