Project Manager

ScottishPower; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland is seeking a Project Manager (Delivery) to oversee the efficient delivery and financial management of capital projects. Candidates should possess engineering qualifications and proven experience in project management, along with skills in stakeholder engagement and regulatory compliance. This is a vital role in supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future. Benefits include competitive salary, extensive annual leave, and various health and wellness perks.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Healthcare benefits including Dental and Private Medical Insurance

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering major engineering projects.
• Ability to implement Health & Safety best practices.
• Current UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects including overhead line refurbishment.
• Work with partners to provide delivery plans.
• Financial management of projects.

Skills

Knowledge of regulatory environment

General contract awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving abilities

Engineering and financial judgment

Education

Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Projects

Job description

Project Manager (Delivery)

Location - Dumfries/Stranraer

Salary from £44,000

Closing Date 16/01/25

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve

What you’ll be doing

As a Project Manager (Delivery) within Dumfries District you will be responsible for the efficient delivery and financial management of capital projects including overhead line refurbishment, switchgear and primary plant while adhering to the appropriate safety, regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network.

This will involve working with framework partners to provide robust delivery plans and reporting on key milestones as required.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an individual with:

• Good knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.
• General contract, commercial and regulatory awareness.
• An appreciation of network operation, design, and use.
• Effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement to determine optimal & prioritised solutions.
• Awareness and understanding of key business drivers and business strategy, both for now and in the future.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems / challenges.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience (including HNC or equivalent)
• Proven experience in the delivery & project management of major engineering projects.
• Ability to implement, apply and promote CDM and Health & Safety best practice.
• Proficient in the use of project management software, Microsoft Projects or similar.
• Computer literacy.
• A current UK driving licence (Travel required).

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make‑up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com.