Network Connections Quoter

SSE; Melksham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing benefits (GP, counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans for tech/transport

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE’s SSEN Distribution is seeking a Network Connections Quoter to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. You will provide designs and quotations for new and expanded electricity connections, model LV networks, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while delivering excellent customer service.

You will work from the office/depot about 50% of the week, with base locations including Melksham and other listed sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of low voltage distribution and Power Systems networks.
• Ability to design safety-focused connections.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; well-organised with relationship-building strengths.
• IT literate with Microsoft Word, Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with designs and quotations for import/export connections to the network (in-area and out-of-area).
• Design connections up to 250 kVA connecting to LV/11kV networks.
• Model and analyse LV networks to accommodate demand and generation points of connection.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable rules, regulations, engineering specifications and financial targets.
• Provide outstanding customer service throughout the quotation process.

Skills

LV distribution knowledge

Power Systems networks

Safety oriented

Verbal and written communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

IT literacy (Word/Excel/Office)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Base Location: Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Slough, West London, Reading, Oxford or Portsmouth. You’ll be expected to work from the office/depot 50% of your working week.

Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 (depending on skills and experience) and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available

We are looking for a Network Connections Quoter to join our team

Our SSEN Distribution Commercial and Connections teams are the first point of contact for customers wishing to have a new electricity connection, increase the size of their existing connection, install generation, or move the equipment supplying their property.

As a Network Connections Quoter you'll be helping to ensure Guaranteed Standards are met when providing quotations for new connections for customers including:

You will be:

• Providing customers with designs and quotations for both import and export connections to our network for both in and out of area designs.
• Designing connections between up to 250kVA that will connect to the LV/11kV network.
• Modelling and analysing the LV network to accommodate points of connection for demand and generation.
• Ensuring all our designs are compliant with all appropriate rules and regulations in place, as well as meeting all engineering specifications and financial targets.
• Providing exceptional customer service.

You have:

• Excellent working knowledge of low voltage distribution and Power Systems networks.
• An ability to create designs which promote safety throughout.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficient organisation skills and a strength in developing and nourishing positive working relationships.
• A special appreciation for safety, and ensuring our safety values are at the forefront of your working.
• I.T. literate being comfortable with Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and Office.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.