Rising Mains Contracts Manager

Base Location: Andover, Aldershot, Basingstoke, Oxford, Southampton, Petersfield, New Forest, Poole, Swindon, Thatcham, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Slough, Reading or Melksham, Join us as we seek a talented Rising Mains Contracts Manager to become part of our team!

As the Rising Mains Contracts Manager you will oversee financial management, ensure high-quality work within budget and timelines, and manage construction projects across four regions for SSEN.

We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service skills to meet and exceed customer and regulator expectations.

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

- Manage over 50 design and delivery projects with various partners, balancing customer needs, resources, and costs.

- Ensure safe outcomes, promoting a positive culture for Safety, Health, and Environment.

- Prioritise customers in every decision to exceed expectations and provide great service.

- Oversee financials and contracts to ensure work meets cost and quality standards, monitoring contractors daily.

- Respond to emergency events including severe weather as required and ensure that third party contractor are only resourced when necessary.

Experience in leading and motivating small teams in a target driven environment that delivers projects and programmes.

- A good understanding of contract, contractor and commercial management.

- Familiar with client responsibilities under Construction Regulations 2015 and related laws.

- An understanding of LV network operations and Rising Mains asset replacement/enhancement works within distribution network.

- Relevant operational / technical experience and knowledge.

- Collaborative with commercial insight. - A strong leader who is reliable, respectful, and makes good decisions.

It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence.

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 teamwork 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.

Salary: £49,559 - £56,757 + car/cash allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Full Time | Permanent | Flexible First options available, We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.