Head of Offshore Development

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness 

Salary: £99,000 - £148,400 + performance-related bonus + car/cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Offshore Development. This key role within the SSEN Transmission Development Directorate reports to the Director of Project Development and will be pivotal in the delivery of SSEN Transmissions growth to 2030 and beyond.

The key responsibilities for this role will be:

• Lead a team to develop a programme of high-value and complex HVDC and AC offshore Interconnector and onshore island projects, covering early design, site and route selection, surveys, design refinement, consenting, and initial procurement, ready to handover for execution
• Shape and contribute to Project Development strategy and Business Planning, ensuring SSENT has the technical, commercial, and offshore project development expertise to deliver its Business Plan and future transmission network needs
• Act as the focal point for engagement with Senior Stakeholders, including the UK Government, Scottish Government, Ofgem, statutory consultees, consenting bodies, and Contractors
• Design and develop project structures and resources to ensure safe development of projects on time, with effective governance, financial, commercial, quality, and risk management

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline and/or substantial experience in the execution of Offshore Transmission Interconnector or Renewable Energy projects, or projects within another offshore industry
• Substantial experience in the execution of large and complex capital projects, including interface management for design, development, and execution of large and complex Offshore/Interconnector or Marine projects
• Knowledge and understanding of the Regulated Transmission business and working within joint venture structures
• Significant experience in managing and leading large multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating successful delivery of objectives
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience in managing diverse, executive-level stakeholders with an output-driven approach
• Experience in negotiating and delivering projects using NEC3, LOGIC, and FIDIC forms of contract, and knowledge as an Employer’s Representative in managing Engineer, Procure, Construct, Install (EPCI) contracts

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.

Life at SSE

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

SSE is 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 and assessment process, and upon joining SSE.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Gemma Bell on gemma.bell@sse.com / 01738 341043.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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