Project Unit Manager

Project Unit Manager

Aspect House

Salary: up to £69,200 to £86,500 per year, with a strong benefits package including a 20% performance-related Annual Bonus, Private Healthcare (Family), and a £450 per month Car Allowance.

Closing Date: 14/05/25

Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent

Work Pattern: Hybrid/Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker.

At Scottish Power, we recognize our people as our greatest asset. We seek individuals whose energy, intelligence, and passion can help us achieve our goals. We promote a safe working environment, encourage career development, and foster talent growth within the company.

Role

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) plans to invest over £10 billion in the GB electricity grid over the next five years. A key project is the EGL4 HVDC link, delivered in joint venture with National Grid. We are seeking a Project Unit Manager to lead the Northern Onshore Cable works for this project, overseeing the full project lifecycle from development to decommissioning.

What you'll be doing

• Managing a team of direct and indirect staff, including performance management and HR processes.
• Ensuring delivery of key project outputs and meeting business targets.
• Promoting innovation, efficiencies, and value engineering across the project portfolio.
• Maintaining accurate capital expenditure forecasts and financial governance.
• Engaging with stakeholders and community liaison, ensuring compliance with Grantors Charter.
• Ensuring compliance with SPEN and JV management systems, including health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Delivering quality products in line with procedures and plans.
• Managing data entry, records, and lessons learned for continual improvement.
• Implementing best project management practices across the portfolio.
• Leading and developing staff effectively.

What you'll bring

• Engineering degree qualification.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams.
• Experience in large-scale 132-400kV infrastructure projects or customer projects.
• Knowledge of the Electricity Transmission System.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation, including CDM.
• Commercial awareness related to contracts and procurement.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) and/or postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) or relevant experience.
• Experience in a programme management environment with multiple projects and disciplines.
• Experience managing complex contracts and multiple work programs.

What's in it for you

Along with a competitive salary, benefits include pension scheme with double match up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase options, share schemes, charity initiatives, technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, and more.

Why SP Energy Networks?

Part of the Iberdrola Group, we operate over 4000km of cables, supporting Scotland's Net Zero ambitions. We invest heavily in renewable energy and offer diverse career opportunities within a committed, inclusive organization. We support candidates with disabilities and other needs during our recruitment process.