Senior Manager- System Optimisation

SSE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Senior Manager in System Optimisation to enhance transmission network strategies. You will oversee optimisation frameworks and build network models, ensuring economic efficiency and compliance with industry standards. Applicants should possess a degree in a relevant field and expertise in power system modelling, data analytics, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working patterns.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Flexible benefits for health and wellbeing

Family entitlements such as maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the electricity networks sector to deliver complex outcomes.
• Current knowledge of the UK electricity industry and Net Zero transition.
• Background in power system modelling with data automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead strategies for transmission network delivery and optimisation.
• Develop optimisation frameworks for network topology and constraint management.
• Support automation and data analytics to enhance network efficiency.

Skills

Power system modelling

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Python programming

Education

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field

Tools

PSSE

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

Base Location

Flexible Scotland. Base 'home' location must be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland – Glasgow or Perth.

Salary

£66,100 - £99,100 + car / car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

The role

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Senior Manager – System Optimisation to spearhead the development and implementation of strategies that optimise the delivery of the transmission network, ensuring economic efficiency, system reliability, and compliance with industry standards. In this role you will facilitate a team that drives innovation in power system modelling, constraint management and digital transformation to support the transition to a low‑carbon energy system.

You will

• Maintain strong awareness of policy, industry, technology, market and global factors impacting SSEN Transmission by consulting with stakeholders and recommend changes as needed.
• Develop and manage optimisation frameworks for network topology, energisation sequencing and constraint management, while pioneering advanced power system studies using tools like PSSE and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Build and maintain network models to forecast constraint costs, assess operability and produce reports on optimisation interventions, curtailment impacts and system performance.
• Support the use of automation and data analytics to enhance optimisation processes and improve network efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with the Network Planning Framework, Security and Quality of Supply Standard, System Operator Transmission Owner Code and other regulatory codes and standards.

You have

• A degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field, with proven experience developing teams to deliver complex, high‑quality outcomes within the electricity networks sector.
• Expertise in progressing techno‑economic assessments and constraint management strategies, with the confidence to identify assumptions and recommend robust investment cases for the network.
• Current knowledge of the UK electricity industry, the opportunities on the journey to Net Zero, and knowledge of the relevant codes and standards, statutory and license obligations, with the ability to develop strategies that ensure economic efficiency, system reliability and regulatory compliance.
• A background in power system modelling and analysis, with proficiency in using data analytics and automation (Python, and APIs) to drive innovation in network outage planning and operational efficiency.
• Outstanding communication skills, with demonstrable experience of building influential stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment with industry codes and standards.

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 Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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. Please contact Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you.

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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.