Overhead Line Maintenance Manager

Overview

In this role you lead the overhead line maintenance for the SSEN Transmission network in the North East, Tayside & Argyll region. You will supervise a maintenance team, coordinate inspections and repairs, and ensure safe, compliant operation of transmission assets. You’ll shape maintenance strategy with a focus on cost efficiency, quality, and operational growth, while maintaining a resilient network during storms and events. This is a hands-on leadership role in a critical grid area with a strong safety culture.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• free online GP
• 24/7 counselling service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• family entitlements (maternity/adoption pay, paternity leave)

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance team to complete inspections, planned works and urgent repairs safely and to high standards
• Provide clear leadership and guidance in line with the SSEN Leadership Blueprint; identify opportunities for cost savings and quality improvements
• Manage performance and budget forecasts, ensure accurate Opex reporting and KPIs
• Oversee 24/7 network operational response and coordinate actions during major events (storms, exceptional events)
• Foster a safety-first culture and contribute to policies/procedures for safe, compliant working practices across the network

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in operation and maintenance of Overhead Line assets; familiarity with ISO 55000 preferred
• Experience leading a team in overhead line maintenance; Senior Authorised Person experience advantageous
• Strong dedication to safety and understanding of ISO 55000, ESQCR, CDM and Health and Safety at Work regulations
• Excellent administrative, written and verbal communication skills; proficient data management
• Full valid driving licence and willingness to travel across the operational area
• Competence in Microsoft Office

• leadership
• safety-focused mindset
• clear communication
• Overhead Line asset operation and maintenance
• ISO 55000 familiarity
• ESQCR/CDM and Health and Safety compliance

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