Senior Project Manager - EFR Programme

Base Location: Reading, Cardiff or Perth

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + Bonus and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:  12 Month FTC | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the EFR Recovery Programme, ensuring all workstreams achieve their objectives within agreed timelines and budgets.

This includes technical resolution, process optimisation, targeted interventions for key accounts, regulatory engagement, and reporting. The role demands proactive risk management, stakeholder assurance, and transparent governance.

The Senior Project Manager will need to be focused on targets and requirements, with an ability to be adaptable to meet changing business environments.  Reports on progress to the Projects & Regulatory Change Manager and Programme Sponsors.

You will

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Business Leadership, Metering, Regulation, IT, Data Services, and third-party providers.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies on third-party data providers and system integrators, and ensure contingency plans are in place.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and achievements to the Steering Committee and external regulators.
• Deliver programme milestones, reduce backlog of unresolved reads, embed process improvements, and achieve positive assurance feedback from Elexon and Ofgem.
• Establish and maintain highly effective relationships within projects and other project and business teams to ensure that interfaces work correctly.

You have

• Demonstrable experience in leading complex, multi-workstream programmes with regulatory and technical dimensions.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and high-profile stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in risk management, contract management, and benefits realisation.
• Ability to adapt project processes and methodologies to optimise delivery in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and focus for the project teams.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.

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 Zoe at zoe.gillespie@sse.com 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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