System Planning Manager

The Role

We have an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware person to lead, manage and develop a Scottish Hydro-Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) Regional System Planning and Investment team. Your team will be at the forefront of handling Connections & Diversion customer enquiries, and delivering on the net-zero and energy security challenges ahead. You'll provide technical expertise at meetings with larger commercial and industrial clients, and consult to resolve complaints and drive improvement, alongside planning the investment in the network for long term economic growth.

• Assess network performance, asset condition, network capacity, and make recommendations for improvements to make the net-zero challenge and future requirements of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a technical expert at UK-wide industry forums and working parties, contributing to the development of new/revised Engineering Recommendations and Engineering Technical Reports.
• Allocate and manage technical assessments, network modelling, and the collection and interpretation of large volumes of complex network data, presenting this information in an easily digestible format for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators such as OFGEM.
• Take key accountability for managing and developing investment programmes to meet statutory requirements and ensure the network is fit for purpose.

You Have

You will bring extensive experience in Electrical Engineering to this role. A deep technical understanding of Distribution Networks and Standards, along with the ability to perform complex network modelling, is essential.

• Proficiency in producing, reviewing, and assessing complex technical reports, and interpreting large volumes of data to present in a clear and digestible format to stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to take a portfolio of projects from concept through to delivery.
• Leadership skills to engage, develop, and manage the team in line with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Leadership Blueprint and safety culture.
• Financial management and commercial acumen.
• Ability to conduct cost-benefit analyses for strategic investment cases.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the wider [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Benefits

• 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
• 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity package
• Flexible Working options
• Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
• Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
• Sharesave scheme
• Healthcare & Gym Discounts
• Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Time back to volunteer
• Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts

How 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.