Lead Project Manager

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Lead Project Manager in Perth to deliver major transmission infrastructure projects. This pivotal role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring compliance, and supporting the energy transition. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management and electricity networks, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP services

Interest-free loans on tech

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading project teams for major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electricity networks and project management systems.
• Experience managing large contracts, ideally with NEC formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with teams to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Chartered Project Professional

Chartered Engineer

Job description

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Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Glasgow

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to our Onshore Capital Delivery team. This role is specifically to deliver major new onshore (overhead line, underground cable and substation) transmission infrastructure projects which form part of our RIIO-T3 Investment Portfolio. Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio information.

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 Lead Project Manager is a pivotal and senior role in our Capital Delivery team, the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition and supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions.

You will

• Oversee the delivery of a set of major transmission infrastructure projects, managing a team of Project and Senior Project Managers working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants.
• Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in line with regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, stakeholders, communities and the public to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for.
• Be expected to identify business improvements and where required support colleagues and the business to develop, test, implement and verify business improvements. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal regulations, processes and governance.
  
  

You have

• Extensive experience leading project teams to deliver large or major infrastructure projects in delivery phases and experience working at a senior level in project delivery, ideally with specific knowledge of electricity networks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.
• A strong commercial background, experience managing large multi-million-pound contracts and preferably experience working with NEC contract forms.
• You will preferably hold a professional registration or qualification, such as Chartered Project Professional, Chartered Engineer, or are working towards the same or similar.
  
  

Due to the need to travel between our offices and sites throughout Northern Scotland, there is a requirement for you to have a full, current driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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.

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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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