Base Location: Perth

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Telecoms Project Manager to become part of the Transmission Technical Services team. Our Project Manager will be responsible for focusing on executing projects that align with our T3 network development and delivery strategies.

You will

- Manage the delivery of substation connectivity and capability enhancement projects.

- Manage cross project dependencies, ensuring activities are joined up from an operational and delivery point of view.

- Establish and maintain highly effective relationships within projects, and other project teams to ensure that works are interfaced correctly.

- Support the management of 3rd party contractors, acting as a conduit between organisation and contractor, monitoring contractor performance.

- Manage works on large substation sites, with a strong awareness of Operational Safety Rules and general safety culture.

You have

- Knowledge of the UK energy industry and previous experience of being part of multisite, network wide infrastructure projects.

- A good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies, ideally with a recognised certification and/or professional membership.

- Highly motivated with adaptability, clear communications skills and the ability to complete tasks within defined timescales.

- The ability to work in a technical and organisationally complex environment with a robust problem resolution mindset.

- Knowledge of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)/Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy (PDH) and IP networks including functions specific to Transmission electricity systems specifically the role of reliable, fit for purpose telecoms infrastructure. A working knowledge of VoIP and Portable Mobile Radio systems is also desirable.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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