Field Unit Engineer

Base 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

The role

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

The EHV-Operations Engineer’s 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.

You will

– Work with Project Managers and Design Engineers ensuring safe and efficient delivery of SSEN’s capital portfolio externally and internally resourced.

– Ensure 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 and 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.

You 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.

– Undertaken project management duties, on small scale delivery projects.

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

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re building the world’s largest offshore wind farm. 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 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. You’ll 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.

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 Jim on 01738 341514 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.