Project Manager

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Orkney, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

This role requires regular on-site presence as the project is currently in the execution phase.

The role

The SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery team is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver a High Voltage AC project to directly facilitate Scotland's ambitions to meet Net-Zero.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our SSEN Transmission Delivery Team to deliver a major substation project which is being delivered on the Scottish Islands. Reporting into the Lead Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Management team responsible for the delivery of the project through the execution phase into commissioning and energisation, and full handover to our Operations team. You will play a key role in the successful execution of the project, ensuring collaboration across the supply chain, and managing package interfaces.

The scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, offering opportunities for progression within the business.

Check out our project portfolio - SSEN Transmission Projects

You will

- Be responsible for the delivery of a large capital project in the execution phase, ensuring that the project is delivered safely and on time, while meeting cost and quality targets.

- Be responsible for managing a team, working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants. You will have demonstratable experience of operating and performing in a similar delivery environment.

- Have full accountability for the NEC3 contract management of your package, including interface management and change control, whilst providing strong commercial leadership to your project team. 

- Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety and environmental performance ensuring the project is refined, constructed and commissioned in accordance with regulatory requirements and the CDM regulations.

- Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with stakeholders and communities to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for.

You have

- A proven track record of safely delivering packages of work or projects to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector.

- A passion for safety, with an understanding of project management methodology and practice to lead a multi-discipline team to success coupled with an engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience is required.

- Engineering or construction knowledge and understanding (experience with delivery of large-scale M&E projects is preferred but not essential), including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

- Contractual management experience (NEC experience is preferable), with the ability to forecast and control costs as well as develop and manage integrated project programmes.

- An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams and locations.

A driving licence is required for the role

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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