Project Manager - Longside AC Substation

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements: maternity and p…

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Project Manager in Aberdeen to lead the execution phase of the Longside AC 400kV/132kV substation at Netherton Hub, Peterhead. You will work with the Lead and Senior Project Manager on a large-scale capital project, in a permanent, full-time role with flexible first options.

This position focuses on safety, cost, programme targets and NEC3 governance, with strong contractor interfaces and change control.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large capital infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of safety management systems and CDM.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with NEC3 contract provisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of project packages within cost and schedule targets.
• Manage interfaces with contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3 contract management and change control processes.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices on site.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

NEC3 contract knowledge

Safety culture

Interface management

Education

Engineering/PM degree

Job description

Base Location: Aberdeen. Site Location Netherton Hub, Peterhead.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + 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

The role

Due to significant, sustained growth throughout the Business we have an exciting Project Manager role within the SSEN-T Offshore Delivery team with responsibility for execution phase delivery of the Longside AC 400kV/132kV AC substation project located at Netherton Hub, Peterhead working closely with the Lead Project Manager and Senior Project Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to progress their career in the Project Management of large scale capital projects.

You will

• Conduct your duties with safety 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.\".


• Be responsible for delivery of packages within a £600m+ civil, building, and substation project as part of the wider Netherton Hub, interfacing with internal project support functions and working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants.


• Ensure project objectives are achieved in line with approved cost, programme and safety targets conducting your duties with strong commercial acumen in accordance with the NEC3 contract management provision for your delegated packages, including interface management and change control.


• Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and communities to support the sustainable delivery of the packages that you are responsible for.

You have

• Experience in the delivery of large capital project infrastructure projects, successfully through the execution phase.


• Experience in working with Safety management systems, CDM regulations, planning/programme's, cost, risk, quality, design, consents, and ability to navigate your duties within the context of the agreed contractual provisions (NEC3).


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a strong understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.


• An engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience. You will preferably working towards or hold a professional membership or registration, in Project Management or Engineering.


• Site based delivery experience with a proactive & motivated approach that contributes to the successful delivery of your delegated packages of work.

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 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.