Head of Network Access & Outage Strategy

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay / paternity

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 planning through to commissioning and real-time operational requirements, based in Perth with occasional travel.

This senior role will drive the capital investment programme, protect safety and reliability of the GB transmission network, and work with NESO, TOs, OFTOs, DNOs and generators to coordinate outages and secure

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with Chartered status.
• Experience in transmission system operation and interface with the System Operator.
• Strong knowledge of power system engineering, system operation, safety and development.
• Understanding of Transmission Licence, Grid Code and STC framework.
• Proven leadership and ability to coach and develop skilled teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability in complex issues.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Access and outage planning across projects, construction, commissioning and connections.
• Develop integrated network access across planning horizons and influence design/sequence.
• Provide senior leadership and assurance over outage and commissioning activity.
• Collaborate with NESO, TOs, OFTOs, DNOs, generators and Transmission Users on outages.
• Balance competing requirements for access, security, delivery and customer needs.
• Lead and develop the Network Access function with capable teams and tools.
• Drive improvements in outage planning and operational strategy.
• Provide leadership during major network events and command structures.
• Represent SSEN Transmission with senior stakeholders and industry policy.
• Ensure network access strategies align with regulatory and licence requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical and decision-making

Resilience and judgement

Power system engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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 planning through to commissioning and real-time operational requirements, based in Perth with occasional travel.

This senior role will drive the capital investment programme, protect safety and reliability of the GB transmission network, and work with NESO, TOs, OFTOs, DNOs and generators to coordinate outages and secure