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We are privileged to be responsible for sustaining and growing SSE Renewables business and we are recruiting a key position in the Hydro Assets - Programmes team to drive forward this objective through the diligent development and delivery of hydro power station refurbishment projects at key operational assets. This is an exceptional and unique opportunity to contribute to the future success of the Hydro business in a rewarding environment.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

- Contract managing hydro projects, where you'll be expected to plan, organise and execute delivery of design, services and works contracts, ensuring completion to quality, budget and schedule.

- Reviewing and refining initial concepts, working towards a design that generates value through safety, maximizes operational efficiency and plant availability through experience and innovation.

- Working with a team of discipline engineers to develop an integrated solution for Large Capital Projects whilst interfacing, identifying and managing associated risks.

- Assisting with the development and delivery of future budgets, financial management and control, and providing clear and accurate reporting.

- Providing input to the development and delivery of contract related documentation, including works scope, functional specifications, and design documents.

To be considered for this role, you should be qualified to degree level in an Electrical discipline, or alternatively to HNC level with demonstrable experience in large industrial projects environments.

In addition, we would love you to have;

- Experienced in the Hydro or broadly the power industry operational environment is an advantage.

- Working knowledge of SCADA systems, HMIs, PLCs, remote telemetry unit and related communications devices.

- Experience on electrical rotating equipment, excitation systems, and switchgear with electrical protection experience would also be advantageous.

- Knowledge of cyber security issues and functional safety.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years., Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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.