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Senior Project Manager – Scotland (Central, Northern and Highlands)
Permanent • Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
An opportunity has opened for a Senior Project Manager in our SSE North Scotland business, to lead a number of project managers who themselves lead a number of small teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 11kV to 132kV. The role delivers safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit-for-purpose networks for the customer and promotes the company in a positive light at all times.
While managing their own projects, the Senior Project Manager will supervise and direct a number of Project Managers as they provide the management, control and execution of multiple electrical network projects running concurrently. These may include the installation of ground-mounted and structure-mounted power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV.
Responsibilities
* Lead multiple project managers and teams and execute duties professionally to build team and customer confidence and contribute to Projects Business growth. First line problem solver.
* Provide leadership, drive, discipline, and support to Project Managers and teams through direction, guidance, advice, support, commitment, effort and dedication as required to direct reports, other team members and customers.
* Work within all set procedures and ensure Health and Safety is the most important element in this regard. Undertake the site supervisor role when required, in accordance with CDM regulations as required; this may include control of Customer-appointed contractors and/or company-appointed subcontract labour.
* Efficiently execute the project management role on a number of projects running concurrently while managing their team of Project Managers. Oversee tasks allocated to others to pursue effective project delivery. Appraise direct reports regularly to develop them, increase skill range, knowledge base and performance.
* Resource control: organise, control and deploy materials/equipment/labour resources for upcoming works on a range of projects running concurrently.
* Maintain good commercial awareness and complete valuations against a set scope.
* Keep assets safe and maintained, ensure routine PAT or calibration testing, and raise any non-serviceable items promptly.
* Produce as-built records, test results, updated drawings and project reports.
What we’re looking for
* HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served)
* Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
* Site safety passport and/or experience working on CDM sites.
* SSSTS or SMSTS is desirable, not essential.
* Possession of SSE DNO authorisation to receive and cancel PTW (or equivalent DNO authorisation such as SPEN, NPg, UKPN).
* For more information, please apply now with a full CV and salary expectations.
Benefits
We’re always evolving our benefits to attract and retain great people. Some benefits you can expect include:
* Car/Car allowance
* Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
* Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
* 25 days holiday
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
* Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
* Personal development programme
Next Steps
As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is valued here; you will have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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