Head of Network System Access (Electricity Transmission)

Location: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, GB, with the opportunity to occasionally work from other locations.

Salary: £87,000–£121,100 plus car or car allowance, performance-related bonus, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland and is part of SSE, which develops, builds, operates, and invests in electricity infrastructure supporting the energy transition.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, coordination, and management of network access across northern Scotland.
• Manage long-term project and outage planning through commissioning and real-time operational requirements.
• Secure network access for a transmission business plan exceeding £30bn.
• Plan system security and network access across multiple operational timescales.
• Coordinate with project teams, the Transmission Control Centre, NESO, and industry partners.
• Enable investment, maintenance, connections, and commissioning through a coordinated and operable network access plan.

Requirements

• Significant experience in electricity transmission operations, system planning, network access, or outage management.
• Leadership capability in a complex, safety-critical environment.
• Ability to protect the safety, security, reliability, and integrity of the transmission network.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position with Flexible First working options.
• Benefits include private healthcare and gym membership discounts, a free online GP, and 24/7 counselling.
• Interest-free loans are available for technology, transport season tickets, and the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Family benefits include maternity, adoption, and paternity leave provisions.
• Equal opportunity employer offering reasonable adjustments and an inclusive workplace.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted online through the Apply Now box only.
• Successful applicants must complete a criminality check and credit check before starting.