Lead Project Manager

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements: maternity/adopton

Job summary

SSEN Transmission seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects in Scotland, including Greens, with a strong focus on safety, governance and stakeholder engagement. The role requires managing a team of project managers and external contractors while ensuring regulatory compliance and successful delivery of complex infrastructure.

Applicants should have extensive experience in delivering major infrastructure projects, preferably in

Qualifications

• Experience leading project teams to deliver large infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of project management governance and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple major transmission projects and manage a team of project managers.
• Oversee safety performance and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with Contractors, Stakeholders and communities to support delivery.
• Identify business improvements and drive changes across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Project governance

Commercial acumen

Education

Chartered Project Professional / Chartered Engineer

Tools

NEC contracts

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 in the office or site - Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen or Glasgow

Salary: £68,100 - £102,100 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 lead the delivery of our Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects at Greens, the majority of this programme of works is now in construction on site.

You will

• Report to the Project Director and 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 and/or large earthwork programmes.


• 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 (in excess of £100m) 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’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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-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.