Field Unit Engineer

About the role

Location: Poole or New Forest

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 depending on skills and experience + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | 37 hours per week | Onsite

We are looking for a Field Unit Engineer to join our team!

The EHV-Operations Engineers role is to assist in the delivery of construction requirements relating to SSEN owned assets and associated infrastructure under the direction of the CMI works delivery field unit manager for both internally and externally resourced projects.

The Field Unit engineer will provide support to Project managers, principle designers, investment managers, commissioning engineers and members of the works delivery team ensuring successful and safe delivery of the designated project portfolio.

You will ensure delivery of capital works construction projects, Fluid filled cable faults, Asset portfolio plan and connections as directed by Project managers and oversee the management of substation and cabling projects, provide SAP resource and PM duties for internal delivery projects as required.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Work with Project Managers and Design Engineers ensuring safe and efficient delivery of SSENs capital portfolio externally and internally resourced.

- Full compliance with SSEN HS&E procedures, Operational Safety Rules and fully conversant with ESQCR requirements.

- Undertake SAP duties for internal delivery projects as agreed.

- Populate & amend white books as required for both faults/projects and update Maximo via MAD forms commensurate with job.

- Support regions in fault scenarios as requested by Works Delivery manager/ depot.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- 33 - 132kV SAP authorisation including full Sanction For Test (SFT).

- Proven experience in testing and witnessing commissioning of HV/EHV distribution systems.

- Ability to carry out fault investigation, locations and repairs on EHV fluid filled cable systems.

- Strong stakeholder engagement skills so that you can communicate with people at all levels and make sure work is always progressing.

- Undertake project management duties, on small scale internal delivery projects as agreed.

Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.