About the Role:
Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and these roles are no exception. We will however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices across Scotland (Inverness/Aberdeen/Perth).
Salary: From: £55,200 - £83,000 + 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
This Senior Project Manager role sits within the SSEN Transmission (SSENT) Offshore Team and will involve you in a number of complex and challenging projects SSEN Transmission is to develop and deliver within the coming years. The scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will likely be opportunities for progression within the business.
Reporting to the Deputy Project Director you will be responsible for supporting the development and management of projects across the Offshore Portfolio with a focus on ensuring consistency and timely delivery of Projects in line with SSE's Large Capital Project Governance Framework. You will work closely with package teams across the portfolio as well as stakeholders across the business to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
The key duties and responsibilities of this role include:
Project Integration Management: Oversee the integration of various project and packages ensuring consistency and timely delivery of Projects to meet SSE's Large Capital Project Governance Framework requirements to progress through decision gates.
Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders to facilitate and ensure readiness for decision gates.
Compliance & Governance: Act as a SME for Governance and Assurance capability and support project activities in compliance with internal governance requirements.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor performance against established milestones and deliverables. Prepare and present regular progress reports to stakeholders, highlighting any issues or risks that may impact project delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance project delivery and efficiency. This includes staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments and incorporating relevant insights into project management practices.
What do I need?
To be considered for this Senior Project Manager position we are looking for an experienced leader with demonstrable experience in managing technically complex large capital projects, ideally with specific knowledge of electricity networks and converter stations.
We would therefore love you to have:
People management experience and a passion for safety, with an understanding of project management methodology; coupled with an engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to manage the integration of various projects, packages and stakeholders to ensure consistency and timely delivery of Projects to meet SSE's Large Capital Project Governance Framework requirements.
Experience in acting as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all parties.
Engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.
Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for large projects and/or programmes of work in a regulated environment.
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. But that's not all – 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 Stephanie at ****** or 01738 342963.
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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