Lead, Smart Energy Systems - Data & Meters (Flexible)

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/adopt/p

Job summary

SSE’s Smart Energy Systems Lead role offers the opportunity to support the distribution smart meter programme and the deployment of innovative technology that is transforming network operations and customer service. Base location Havant with 50% time in other locations across the UK.

You will manage a team of energy system analysts, translate complex data into practical recommendations for stakeholders, and identify opportunities where smart metering data adds business value across the networks

Qualifications

• Experience with analytics and reporting tools and data concepts to enable KPI definition.
• Ability to create a positive environment and drive performance in the area.
• Excellent time management, highly organized, adaptable and self-motivated.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework a DNO operates in.

Responsibilities

• Manage and empower a team of smart energy system analysts who will be the central point of contact for the networks business for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive a commitment-based environment and collectively work to develop personal and team objectives.
• Translate large complex data into practical, well-balanced recommendations for stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Identify where smart metering data can create business value and support our networks business to deliver benefits through new an improved systems and processes.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships internally and externally to ensure insights remain relevant, timely, and impactful.

Skills

Analytical thinking

KPI definition

Stakeholder management

Time management

Organisation

Self-motivated

Tools

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

SSE’s Smart Energy Systems Lead role offers the opportunity to support the distribution smart meter programme and the deployment of innovative technology that is transforming network operations and customer service. Base location Havant with 50% time in other locations across the UK.

You will manage a team of energy system analysts, translate complex data into practical recommendations for stakeholders, and identify opportunities where smart metering data adds business value across the networks