Base Location
Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow or Perth. If you are interested in relocating to North of Scotland/Western Isles, we are happy to discuss further. Due to the location and scale of our projects, there is a requirement for the Senior Project Manager to be on site, typically for 2-4 days every week at the Netherton Hub and every 2nd week at the Lewis Hub.
Salary
£58,100 - £87,100 + car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First Options available
The role
We are looking for two Senior Project Managers to join our SSEN Transmission, Offshore Delivery Team to deliver 400kV & 132kV substation packages within the Lewis Hub & Longside projects, which are part of our Pathway to 2030 Programme. Reporting to the Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of 400kV & 132kV substation packages and will manage a multi‑disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework. This portfolio of projects is large and likely to grow, offering progression opportunities within the business.
You will
* Be responsible for the delivery of £500m+ substation construction as part of the wider Lewis & Netherton Hubs, managing a team of Project Managers/Assistant Project Managers and handling escalations with external delivery contractors. You must have demonstrable experience operating and performing at this level in a similar construction delivery environment.
* Work closely with the Lead Project Manager to uphold the highest safety performance, ensuring projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in accordance with regulatory requirements and championing SSE’s Safety Golden Rules.
* Manage the NEC3 contract management of your packages, including interface management and change control, while providing strong commercial leadership to your project team.
* Support the management of internal and external stakeholders, including framework supply chain partners from the ECI stage through construction stage, delivering to programme and budget.
* Provide guidance and demonstrate our core values while managing teams, ensuring they are capable, motivated and organised to deliver consistent excellence.
You have
* Prior experience delivering large-scale multi‑disciplinary projects in a delivery role, typically on packages in excess of £50m+. Experience in the delivery of AC substations is preferred but not essential.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other key relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and a strong understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.
* Contractual management experience (NEC3 experience is preferable), with the ability to forecast and control costs as well as develop and manage integrated project programmes.
* An engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
* Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
* Wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
* Interest‑free loans for tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with the Cycle to Work scheme.
* 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 your application and experience with us is positive. We create equal opportunities for everyone and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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