Asset Policy and Strategy Specialist
* Job Number: 551721
* Closing at: Mar 27 2025 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working patterns available
The role
We are looking for an Asset Policy & Strategy Engineer to join our growing SSEN Transmission Asset Management team.
This role will be primarily responsible for monitoring the performance of our Asset Management System and our compliance to the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQCR). You’ll also support the development of our asset management strategies to meet our key business objectives.
You will
- Analyse and audit SSEN Transmission’s Asset Management System, to the ISO 55001 standard, providing the appropriate KPIs & reporting to demonstrate continuous improvement in our asset management performance.
- Carry out internal audits to ensure an independent guarantee that all Transmission’s risk management, governance and control processes are operating effectively.
- Support the continuous improvement of SSEN Transmission’s Asset Management capabilities, using feedback gained from external benchmarking activities.
- Ensure SSEN Transmission maintains compliance to the ESQC Regulations through audit & collaborative engagement with key stakeholders throughout SSEN Transmission.
- Define and maintain the asset risk register in collaboration with the Risk and Assurance Team and ensure it is communicated with relevant stakeholders.
You have
- Experience in supporting the development & performance management of ISO55001 certification within an asset management organisation.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality technical & business documentation.
- Experience in delivery of internal/external audits and the ability to demonstrate how you have used the audit process to deliver performance improvements to an organisation’s asset management system.
- An Institute of Asset Management qualification; certification as an IAM-approved Assessor; or a degree in an Engineering/Project Management appropriate qualification is highly desirable.
- A full and current driver licence as this role would require travel to SSE sites and offices.
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.
own and operate 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
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Andy on / 01738 275370 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.
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