Transmission Industry Year Placements - Marine
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,422 to £23,422 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2024 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB16 5NY |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 550544_1727344274 |
Summary
Start Date: 12 months commencing June 2025
Base Locations: Aberdeen or Glasgow
Salary: circa £23,422 per annum (pro-rata) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Degree Disciplines: Logistics Management, Construction Management, or Geosciences.
What is the role?
At SSEN Transmission, we're at the forefront of some high-profile projects which are ensuring our transmission network is structurally sound, operating safely and efficiently and providing sustainable and reliable energy to all.
We have ambitious net zero targets, and our business is growing to help us achieve our strategy. We're looking for students who can bring fresh ideas, new skills, and creative thinking, to deliver innovative solutions to help us reach net zero. This is an exciting time to join SSE, you have the power to make a change and help us build a better, more sustainable world of energy for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Our Transmission Industry Year Placements provide real hands-on experience through a 12-month placement in our Marine Engineering team. Throughout your placement, you will have the support of a business mentor and buddy who will provide guidance and support to enable you to reach your full potential.
The Marine Team is a relatively new function within SSEN Transmission, established just over 2 years ago, to be ready, and indeed be a major part of the "Net Zero" race in the UK. We have an increasing portfolio of substantial Marine Installation projects for at least the next 10 years, including the installation of critical national infrastructure and its on-going protection.
The team is building the capacity for "best in class" offshore cable installation projects, putting a team together to manage all aspects of marine delivery, Safety, Logistics, Vessel Assurance, and Survey support throughout the lifetime of the marine infrastructures lifespan.
As part of the team, you will be responsible for the ongoing assurance that we are selecting competent installation contractors and maximizing our ability to engage with the best in the business, leading by example, in order to execute the projects safely and on budget.
What do I need?
To be considered for the role, you will be studying a degree in Geosciences, Logistics Management or Construction Management.
Our opportunities are open to students who are in their 2nd year of their degree onwards and will graduate between 2026 and 2028.
We'd love you to have some practical work or project experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You'll also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges and should have a genuine interest in SSE and the prospect of a long-term future with us.
About our Business
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.
Next Steps?
All applications should be submitted online.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, youll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.