Senior Network Development Project Manager

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

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + 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

The role

As SSEN Transmission continues to grow at pace, the Network Development Team is seeking a Senior Network Development Manager to help shape the future of the electricity network. This pivotal role sits at the heart of our transmission business, leading the early development of network reinforcement projects and ensuring that future demand and generation growth are planned, coordinated, and delivered effectively.

Working closely with System Planning and Regional Project Development teams, you will play a key part in turning strategic needs into well defined, deliverable projects, ensuring that the right investment is made at the right time to support a secure, low carbon energy system.

You will

• Lead the development of network design concepts within the Area System Plans, taking account of on-shore and off-shore connections, asset renewal programmes, and recognising the spatial and local constraints.
• Support the LCP Development teams in the coordination of multiple inter-dependant network reinforcements and support the feasibility assessment of designs and technologies in the opportunity phase of the projects.
• Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with internal stakeholders, NESO, consultants and developers to support the sustainable development of these projects.
• In conjunction with the Network Development Manager, identify key priorities within the SSEN regions and agree required strategies to support the continued development.
• Have the ability to work independently and show initiative, proactively setting priorities and consistently steering projects through to a successful outcome.

You have

• An engineering qualification at degree level, or equivalent along with a detailed understanding of electrical networks and the SSE Transmission Business, the regulatory requirements, and commitments.
• Strong leadership skills and experience of infrastructure project development through the optioneering and initial design phases, with an ability to develop the optimum project solution, deliver to timescales and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and ability to present complex detail to non-technical stakeholders and management.
• An ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver multiple project outputs to inform key processes such as cross TO Network Development Strategies and Needs Cases.
• Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other key relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy 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 energy for the future and building a network for net zero 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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 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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