Portfolio Investment Engineer

Base Location: Portsmouth / Reading / Swindon

Salary: £52,285 – £60,730 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Full Time 37 Hours per week | Flexible First options available

The role

Portfolio Management is part of SSENs asset Management directorate. The Portfolio Management team act as custodian of the 132kV, 33kV, 11kV and LV Primary and distribution network and is responsible for planning, technical development and overseeing investment in SSENs distribution networks in the South of England.

You will

– Identify project solutions to improve the health and performance of the network

– Help identify and manage the CAPEX and OPEX investment programme

– Ensure that available funding is spent efficiently and effectively on secondary Voltage investments.

– Work closely with a number of other teams in SSEN and contribute to the planning and development of the distribution networks in line with the company’s licence obligations and objectives set by the industry regulator in the Price Control Reviews.

You have

– A minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering and will have experience of working on DNO Primary and/or Distribution networks.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service.

– Leadership and organisational skills as well as good judgement in decision making.

– Good analytical skills and an ability to solve problems on a logical basis and then communicate proposals and associated reasoning will be crucial to your success.

– 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 Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 Hannah on 01738 341147 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.