About the Role Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: £99,000 - £148,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Both permanent and 12 month fixed term contract opportunities | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Due to significant, sustained growth throughout the Business, we have exciting opportunities for Project Directors to join the Onshore Capital Delivery team within SSEN Transmission.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: Leading the delivery of a large portfolio of complex, high value (circa £1bn to £2bn), high voltage transmission projects, delivering on time and to budget with effective financial, quality and risk management.Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives.Leading, developing and motivating a high performing team, with a strong delivery and commercial focus.Ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence - "if it's not safe, we don't do it."Leading the identification and prioritisation of continuous improvement within Project Delivery processes and supporting wider cross-organisational improvements to drive improved project outcomes. What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we'd like you to have:
A strong commercial focus with significant high value project/programme management experience and understanding of major projects delivery.An understanding and experience of financial planning for large capital projects.Proven experience of successfully leading and developing large multi-disciplined teams.A strong delivery focus with experience of achieving excellent outcomes in demanding timescales within a high-pressured project environment.The ability to step back from the detail and focus on the key issues required to ensure project delivery.Confidence in managing multiple project execution issues while analysing and prioritising key delivery risks and issues for the project on an ongoing basis.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices. About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. We're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
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 ****** / 01738 341043.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process, which will consist of a criminality and credit check. #J-18808-Ljbffr