Maintenance Delivery Manager (West)

ENGINEERINGUK; New Forest; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Maintenance Delivery Manager to lead the maintenance program for substation assets. This role involves overseeing teams across multiple regions, ensuring safety, driving productivity, and managing multi-million-pound projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and technical expertise in electrical networks. With a commitment to health and safety, you will foster a high-performance culture while delivering on key performance targets. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming the energy sector and investing in a sustainable future.

Benefits

Healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans

Maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing electrical networks and leading teams.
• Proficient in data analysis and IT tools for project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance programs for substation assets ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage project delivery within budget and time constraints.

Skills

Technical experience with electrical networks up to 33kV

Strong leadership skills

Change management experience

Proficiency in IT and data analysis tools

Commitment to health and safety practices

Tools

Maximo

Chime

Electric Office

Excel

Power BI

Power On

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Engineering, Utilities, Oil, Gas and Energy | Role: Manager | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Distribution - Maintenance Delivery Manager

Base Location: M&I West: New Forest, Yeovil, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon, Melksham, Andover, or Oxford.

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car/cash allowance and a range of benefits supporting your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Maintenance Delivery Manager, you'll lead the maintenance program for substation assets (LV to 33kV), reporting to the M&I business unit. You will oversee teams across the SEPD region, ensuring safety, supporting team development, and driving productivity and quality in daily maintenance and inspection tasks.

You'll be responsible for monthly delivery forecasts to meet annual targets and support projects focused on asset health, managing several multi-million-pound programs during the ED2 period, providing insights for asset lifecycle decisions.

We seek a proactive leader who prioritizes safety, fosters team growth, and communicates openly to build a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all voltage system projects across two regional areas, ensuring safe and efficient delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Plan and oversee substation maintenance and inspections for equipment up to 33kV.
• Lead a team of managers and skilled workers to enhance task completion within the SEPD license area.
• Challenge existing processes to improve team delivery while maintaining safety.
• Manage system data, financial responsibilities, approve timesheets, and build relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Technical experience with electrical networks up to 33kV, knowledge of ESQCR requirements, and SSE's asset health index.
• Strong leadership skills, experience in change management, and leading high-volume projects.
• Network authorizations up to 33kV SAP/SFT are beneficial but not essential.
• Proficiency in IT and data analysis tools such as Maximo, Chime, Electric Office, Excel, Power BI, and Power On.
• Commitment to health and safety practices, aligned with SSE's Safety culture.

About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net-zero world, transforming the grid to provide greener electricity and investing over £20 billion in energy projects.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses, with a team of over 4,200 professionals committed to safety, reliability, and low-carbon innovation.

Benefits and Inclusion

Enjoy discounts on healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like online GP and counselling, interest-free loans, and family entitlements such as maternity and paternity leave.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available; contact Kim at 01738 344051 for support.

Application Process

Apply online via the 'Apply Now' box. We will contact you after the closing date. Successful candidates will undergo criminality and credit checks before starting.

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