Overhead Line Maintenance Manager – Lead Safe, Reliable Grid (Car)

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking an Overhead Line Maintenance Manager to lead a team of maintenance engineers and lines personnel across the North East, Tayside & Argyll region. The role focuses on inspections, planned works and urgent repairs to keep the transmission network safe, reliable and compliant.

You will drive operational performance, manage budgets, and shape maintenance strategy while ensuring a strong safety culture and adherence to regulations across the network.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operation and maintenance of Overhead Line assets.
• ISO 55000 awareness or related certification is preferred.
• Senior Authorised Person experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a maintenance team to ensure inspections, planned works and urgent repairs are completed safely and effectively.
• Provide leadership aligned with the SSEN Leadership Blueprint and identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvement and growth.
• Manage performance and budget forecasts with clear KPIs and OPEX reporting.
• Oversee 24/7 network operations during major events to maintain a resilient system.
• Promote and strengthen SSEN Transmission safety culture and policy compliance across the network.

Skills

Overhead line maintenance

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

MS Office

Education

ISO 55000 awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking an Overhead Line Maintenance Manager to lead a team of maintenance engineers and lines personnel across the North East, Tayside & Argyll region. The role focuses on inspections, planned works and urgent repairs to keep the transmission network safe, reliable and compliant.

You will drive operational performance, manage budgets, and shape maintenance strategy while ensuring a strong safety culture and adherence to regulations across the network.