Deputy Project Director

SSEN Transmission; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Flexible working options

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking up to four Deputy Project Directors to deliver HVDC converter infrastructure across Lewis, Fanellin, or Netherton HUBs. Based in Scottish locations, you will spend about half your time on site with the project teams and partners, driving safety, governance and delivery under the ASTI framework.

The role reports to a Project Director and requires extensive experience in large-scale capital projects, NEC3 contract management, and strong stakeholder engagement across

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering large capital projects in electricity, transmission, or major infrastructure.
• Proven experience negotiating and executing NEC3 contracts in a multi-contract setting.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, governance, and reporting for large programmes.
• Relevant engineering, construction, project management or commercial qualification or accreditation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels; Ofgem experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a £350m+ HVDC Converter Building Package under an ASTI framework.
• Support HVDC portfolio acceleration and Ofgem regulatory submissions.
• Lead safety, environment and quality performance alongside Transmission Management.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Manage Project and Construction Managers across schedule, contracts, risk and governance.
• Assist Project Director with HUB site delivery and resource development.

Skills

Project delivery

NEC3 contracts

Project controls

Engineering/PM qualification

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering/PM qualification

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week on site or in the office – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen

Salary: £80,700 - £121,100 + 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

The role

We are looking for up to 4 Deputy Project Directors to join our SSEN Transmission Delivery Team to help deliver one of the HVDC Converter Station Building packages at our Lewis, Fanellan or Netherton HUB sites, as well as within the HVDC Portfolio Delivery team under the Pathway to 2030 Programme.

As a member of the Offshore Delivery Team, the Deputy Project Director will report directly to a Project Director and deputise for them in their absence. The successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition and supporting the Scottish and UK Governments' Net Zero ambitions. This will include managing a multi-disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Framework.

Due to the location and scale of the project, there is a requirement to travel regularly to project sites, as well as other locations as required.

You will

• Be accountable for the delivery of a £350m+ HVDC Converter Building Package, delivered by multi-stage call off contracts under an NEC3 based ASTI Framework, or
• Be accountable for supporting HVDC portfolio acceleration opportunities and the development and administration of HVDC portfolio Ofgem regulatory submissions, as delegated by the Project Director.
• Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold high standards of safety, environmental and quality performance, championing SSE's Safety and Project Golden Rules, including through site-based leadership.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners, to enable successful project delivery and achieve wider business objectives.
• Manage a team of Project and Construction Managers, providing leadership across key aspects of project management, including schedule, contract and commercial management, risk and governance, change control and interfaces.
• Support the Project Director in the delivery of the HUB site, including refinement of project structures and resources, and the development and administration of Ofgem regulatory submissions.

You have

• Significant experience in project delivery, ideally within electricity generation, transmission or another major infrastructure environment, with experience of managing and leading large capital projects.
• Proven experience in the preparation, negotiation and execution of NEC3 contracts within a multi-contract delivery environment. Experience of contracts valued at over £100m would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of project management systems, governance arrangements and project controls used in the development and delivery of large capital projects.
• A relevant engineering, construction, project management or commercial qualification, professional accreditation, or equivalent relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Experience of working with Ofgem or another regulatory body would be advantageous.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on [e-mail] / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.