Senior Asset Policy & Strategy Engineer

Base Location

Base Location: Flexible Scotland We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Full Time Flexible First options available

The role

The SSEN Transmission Asset Management team are excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Asset Policy & Strategy Engineer to join their growing team. As a key player in this role, you'll take charge of monitoring and optimising the performance of our Asset Management System. You'll lead the charge in advancing our goal to become a world-class asset management organization, while driving the development of strategies that will help us achieve our bold business objectives.

Please note this is 12 months Fixed Term Contract role.

You will

• Conduct audits and analysis of SSEN Transmission's Asset Management System in accordance with the ISO 55001 standard. Report findings to internal stakeholders to showcase our compliance level and identify opportunities for improvement where applicable.
• Support the continuous improvement of SSEN Transmission's Asset Management capabilities, using feedback gained from external benchmarking activities to inform our future development.
• Develop and implement value-add strategies for existing and new assets in Transmission's portfolio.
• Spearhead and coordinate the development of the strategic asset management documentation including the Strategic Asset Management Plan, and Asset Lifecycle Management Strategies.
• Support the development of investment plans that support growth, service delivery, efficiency and allows us to work towards our goal for Net Zero.

You have

• Experience in supporting the delivery of the ISO55001 certification within an asset management organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral and a proven ability to deliver high-quality technical & business documentation.
• Experience in leading and delivering internal/external audits and the ability to demonstrate how you have delivered performance improvements to an organisation's asset management system.
• An Institute of Asset Management qualification; or a degree in Engineering/Project Management or similar experience.
• It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of 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. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown 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

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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.