Project Director - Orkney Link

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible First

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Project Director to lead the Orkney Link HVAC transmission project, delivering it safely, on time, and within budget. The role involves strong stakeholder engagement, a decisive leadership style, and effective management of complex, high-value activities across the delivery lifecycle.

You will oversee a large multi-disciplinary team, manage financial planning for a major capital programme, and drive continuous improvement across project delivery while

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first delivery of a large, high-value HVAC transmission project, delivering on time and to budget.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with internal and external parties to influence delivery and business objectives.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing project team with commercial focus and risk management.
• Identify and prioritise continuous improvement within delivery processes across the project and related functions.

Job description

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland.

Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + 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

As part of SSEN Transmission's ambitious Pathway to 2030 programme, we are seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of theOrkney Link project which will connect Orkney to the mainland Transmission network -Orkney - SSEN Transmission

This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in the successful development and delivery of a nationally significant HVAC infrastructure project, overseeing activities through the execution and delivery phases while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and project performance.

You will

• At all times, safety will be at the heart of your role ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence – "if it's not safe, we don't do it.".
• Lead the delivery of a large complex, high value (£multi-billion), high voltage AC transmission project, delivering on time and to budget with effective financial, quality and risk management.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives.
• Lead, develop and motivate a high performing team, with a strong delivery and commercial focus.
• Lead on the identification and prioritisation of continuous improvement within Project Delivery processes and supporting wider cross organisational improvements to drive improved project outcomes.

You have

• A strong commercial focus with significant high value project/programme management experience and understanding of major projects delivery combined with an understanding and experience of financial planning for large capital projects.
• Proven experience of successfully leading and developing large multi-disciplined teams.
• A strong delivery focus with experience of achieving excellent outcomes in demanding timescales within a high-pressured project environment.
• The ability to step back from the detail and focus on the key issues required to ensure project delivery.
• Confidence in managing multiple project execution issues whilst analysing and prioritising key delivery risks and issues for the project on an ongoing basis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices.

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.