Overview
Lead Project Manager role at SSEN Transmission. Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth or Glasgow. Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
Role
SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. This role is specifically to deliver major new onshore (overhead line, underground cable and substation) transmission infrastructure projects which form part of our Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment Portfolio. Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio information. It is an exciting period of growth for SSEN Transmission, with an increasing number of complex and challenging infrastructure projects to develop and deliver. The Lead Project Manager is a pivotal and senior role in our Capital Delivery team, playing an important part in enabling the energy transition and supporting the Scottish and UK Government\'s Net Zero ambitions.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Project Director and oversee the delivery of a set of major transmission infrastructure projects, managing a team of project and senior project managers working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants.
* Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in line with regulatory requirements.
* Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with Contractors, Stakeholders, Communities and the public to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for.
* Identify business improvements and, where required, support colleagues and the business to develop, test, implement and verify business improvements. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal regulations, processes and governance.
Qualifications and experience
* Extensive experience leading project teams to deliver large or major infrastructure projects in delivery phases and experience working at a senior level in project delivery, ideally with specific knowledge of electricity networks.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.
* A strong commercial background, experience managing large multi-million-pound contracts (in excess of £100m) and preferably experience working with NEC contract forms.
* Professional registration or qualification such as Chartered Project Professional, Chartered Engineer, or working towards; preferred.
Due to the need to travel between offices and sites throughout Northern Scotland, a full, current driving licence is required.
About SSE
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. We are 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.
Benefits
Flexible benefits to fit your life, including 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 Cycle to Work. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal opportunity
Work with an equal opportunity employer. SSE will make reasonable adjustments to ensure your application and experience are positive. For discussions on how we can support you, contact Shirley at shirley-anne.o\'connor@sse.com or 01738 351976. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially those underrepresented in our workforce or industry.
How to apply
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will take your application further. If offered a role with SSE, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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