SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland however there will be a requirement for you to travel to Glasgow/Perth a couple days a week to be with the team and stakeholders.
Salary: £55,200 - £80,000 + Performance-Related Bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time| Flexible First options available
We have an exciting opportunity to join SSE Renewables as the Business Planning Manager within our Onshore Development & Construction Team, supporting the successful delivery of our significant portfolio of Onshore Renewables projects across GB, Ireland and Southern Europe. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple technologies such as Wind, Hydro, Solar and Battery.
Some of your main accountabilities will include;
- Leading and managing the Business Planning/PMO team across our different technologies including setting direction and priorities to ensure the Onshore Portfolio is fully serviced.
- Assisting the Head of Project Services in managing the Onshore Portfolio workforce planning model, maintaining resource supply and demand for project delivery, headcount, budgeting, and recruitment.
- Preparing, developing, and managing the annual budget process across the portfolio for Headcount and Overhead requirements, ensuring staff and costs are allocated to the correct cost centres.
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly executive reports, providing accurate data for the purposes of internal and external reporting.
- Supporting the Head of Project Services in creating a skilled Document Control function ensuring best practice tools and processes are adopted.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience in a Business Planning, PMO or Project Controls role, providing leadership on Large Capital Projects across multi-disciplinary teams.
- The ability to negotiate and influence at senior stakeholder level, bringing people on board by managing change and leading by example.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyse complex data and information and relay this back to stakeholders in an easy to understand format allowing key decisions to be made.
- A passion for innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jo on 01738 341436.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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