Senior Project Manager

inploi; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple projects in electrical power distribution systems. This role requires strong leadership skills and operational knowledge of electrical systems, overseeing project managers and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers competitive compensation, including a car allowance and flexible benefits for professional development.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Gym Memberships and Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served).
• Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project managers and teams effectively.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Efficiently manage concurrent projects with resource control.

Skills

Operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

Site safety passport

Problem-solving skills

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager
Scotland – Central, Northern and Highlands
Permanent
Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

An opportunity has opened for a Senior Project Manager in our SSE North Scotland business to lead a number of project managers who themselves lead multiple small teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 11kV to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit-for-purpose networks for the customer and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times.

While managing their own projects, the Senior Project Manager will supervise and direct a number of PMs as they manage, control and execute a range of diverse electrical network projects running concurrently. These may include the installation of ground-mounted and structure-mounted power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, lead multiple project managers and teams to execute duties professionally, build team and customer confidence, and contribute to the growth of the Projects business. First-line problem solver.
• Provide leadership, drive, discipline, and support to Project Managers and teams through direction, guidance, advice, support, commitment, effort, and dedication as required by direct reports, other team members, and customers.
• Work within all set procedures and ensure Health and Safety is the priority. Undertake the site supervisor role when required, in accordance with CDM regulations as required – may include control of Customer-appointed contractors and/or company-appointed subcontract labour.
• Efficiently manage the project management role on multiple projects concurrently while supervising their team of Project Managers. Oversee tasks and task types allocated to others to achieve effective project delivery. Regularly appraise direct reports to develop skills, knowledge, and performance.
• Resource control: organise, control, and deploy materials/equipment/labour resources for upcoming works on a range of concurrent projects.
• Maintain good commercial awareness and complete valuations against a defined scope.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of all company property issued, include routine PAT or calibration testing, and report any non-serviceable items promptly.
• Produce as-built records, test results, updated drawings and project reports.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served)
• Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites
• SSSTS OR SMSTS is desirable, not essential
• Possession of SSE DNO authorisation to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation e.g. SPEN, NPg, UKPN)
• To apply, please submit a full CV and salary expectations

Benefits

We’re continually evolving our benefits to attract and retain great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal wellbeing and volunteer days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to include Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Recruitment will reflect this commitment, and we will outline the process in advance with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through investment in training. We work across sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, pursuing innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking approaches with the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is valued, with a clearly defined development path supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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