Project Manager

About the Role

Base Location: We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices within a commutable distance of either Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Slough, Newbury or West London (Hayes). Due to the nature of the role, you should expect to spend most of your time at the workplace, either collaborating with colleagues and contract partners or providing visible leadership at our construction sites. 

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

To help deliver our RIIO ED2 business plan of £4BN and netzero we are expanding our Large Capital Delivery teams across our Distribution licence areas with additional Project Managers. The growth in delivery is significant and you should expect the role to be challenging but rewarding. You will work within project teams to deliver electrical infrastructure projects that meet our customer's requirements, in a safe and timely manner at the agreed cost. 

Key Responsibilities:

- Concurrently managing a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process, seeking to deliver the project in line with our customer' expectations. 

- Responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme. 

- Ensuring project documentation and contracts along with supporting information are compliant, maintained and complete through each phase of the project life cycle in line with SSEN processes. 

- Providing support to both our customers and delivery partners through excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects proceed safely, efficiently and to plan. 

You'll be leading a project management team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers, and key stakeholders. 

What do I need?

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

- The ability to provide leadership to a matrix team to deliver your portfolio of work. 

-  Experience in project management, ideally in a construction environment. Recognised qualifications in construction safety and project management are desirable. 

- Experience in contract management and ideally have experience of NEC construction contracts. 

- You will be experienced in the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and understand the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor. 

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital and you will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. 

- You will also need to possess good problem-solving skills and can thrive under pressure. 

As this role is for the delivery of complex electrical reinforcement projects, previous experience with electrical substations, cables and overhead line projects is very beneficial, as is an engineering qualification. However, we are open to applications from candidates with transferrable skills who want to support our work to deliver net-zero and are willing to learn. 

Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence.

 

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net-zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on james.walker2@sse.com / 01738 341514

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

 

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