Project Manager

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. This role is to drive completion of ongoing T2 projects and work on our new T3 portfolio, alongside major new onshore transmission infrastructure projects across the North of Scotland.

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It is an exciting period of growth for SSEN Transmission, we have an increasing number of complex and challenging infrastructure projects to develop and deliver. The Project Manager is a pivotal role in our Capital Delivery team and the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition, supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions.

You will

- Lead and inspire the SSEN project team via matrix management, working in partnership with external contractors to ensure we deliver project excellence and uphold our promises.

- Oversee the refinement and execution of large capital projects, ensuring that these are delivered safely and on time, while meeting cost and quality targets.

- Champion adherence to our Safety Management Systems, following best practices, and ensuring SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes are strictly followed.

- Embody the SSE Safety Culture and core leadership values, showing a proactive approach to safety management, with demonstrable experience of safety mitigation techniques.

- Align project delivery with SHE Transmission RIIO-T2 completion and T3 Business Plan, ensuring we meet our environmental and safety goals while supporting the wider community.

A solid foundation in construction, with experience in developing, managing, and reporting on significant Building and infrastructure projects.

- A professional qualification in a construction related profession (Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Surveying), or equivalent experience.

- A comprehensive understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, with a proven history of successfully delivering major projects.

- Experience with NEC3 Suite of Contracts and familiarity with the reporting and management requirements that come with overseeing complex projects.

- An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams.

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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. But that's not all - we're 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.

Salary: £58,100 - £87100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family., Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.