Base Location
For this role, applicants must be based from one of our Scottish locations and will be expected to spend 50% of the working week in the office – Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.
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.
Senior Development Project Manager
As Senior Development Project Manager you will lead and manage a portfolio of Large Capital Projects for the SSEN Transmission business, developing substation, overhead line and cable projects ranging in value from £20 million‑£1 billion, all supporting the transition to NetZero.
Responsibilities
* Manage a team of up to three Development Project Managers to progress the project development of your portfolio through the optioneering and initial design phases, delivering to timescales and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Develop, manage and report on significant development budgets (£10 M and above) for your project portfolio.
* Develop, manage and report on project programmes to maintain project milestones and develop mitigation as required where issues arise.
* Undertake the role of the Client under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and ensure the requirements of this are met.
* Develop your team to provide the necessary skills and experience to meet business requirements.
Qualifications
* Strong leadership skills with experience of developing, managing and reporting on significant infrastructure projects.
* Engineering or Project Management qualification, degree, or equivalent.
* 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.
* Experience of the NEC3 Suite of Contracts, with a focus on the Engineering and Construction and Professional Services Contracts.
* Experience of project development through the optioneering and initial design phases, delivering to timescales and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as 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. Generous family entitlements include maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. 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.
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