Senior Development Project Manager

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Development Project Manager to oversee large capital projects in the offshore cable sector. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, managing project feasibility, and leading multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Private Healthcare Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Interest-free Loans

Generous Family Entitlements

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in early development phase of large offshore projects.
• Strong experience managing key project interfaces across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the selection of landfall sites and subsea cable route options.
• Lead cross-functional teams using robust project management systems.

Skills

Health and Safety

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree Qualification

Project Management Qualification

Job description

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Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow or Inverness

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + 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

This is an excellent opportunity to join the industry during a period of unprecedented growth where you will help shape the future of the high voltage electrical transmission network in the North of Scotland and contribute in the Transition to Net Zero.

The Senior Development Project Manager in the SSENT Offshore Directorate will report to the Lead Project Manager and manage the Development phase of large capital projects in the network transmission business, with particular focus on the offshore cable elements such as landfall site selection, marine environmental assessment (MEA), marine surveys, cable route development and offshore platform site selection.

The remit of Development projects pertains to the derisking and refining of the project prior to handover to delivery and includes fisheries and public consultation and engagement, site selection, the planning and marine consenting process and supply chain engagement.

You will

• Provide effective Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental leadership. Ensuring compliance to all business health, safety, wellbeing and environmental policies and standards.
• Evaluate and assess project feasibility, development of options and initial designs and selection of preferred option that is consentable, and constructable - meeting business case requirements.
• Manage the selection of suitable landfall sites and subsea cable route options. Leading a cross functional team to select and work with key suppliers to undertake required surveys and studies to inform design. Lead and manage the planning and consenting process ensuring the project meets the requirements of the Regulator, Local Authorities and Statutory bodies.
• Provide effective communication and management of all key internal and external interfaces across various project workstreams in the development phase, including with our JV partners where appropriate.
• Lead cross functional, multi discipline teams using robust project management systems, tools and techniques to report and deliver key project deliverables meeting governance requirements.
  
  

You have

• A strong appreciation and focus on health and safety, and awareness of how to influence this at the design stage.
• Extensive experience in the early development phase of large, capital, offshore projects (preferably in the Electrical generation/transmission sectors) and ideally managing projects through the consenting and regulatory approval stages.
• Strong and demonstrable experience leading and managing key project interfaces across multiple stakeholder groups and external supply chain partners, particularly in a multi-contract delivery model and NEC contracts.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of project management systems, risk management and large capital project governance. Experience of managing and implementing CDM 2015 regulations would be beneficial.
• Excellent effective communication skills both written and verbal with experience of communication with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including members of the public.
• A degree qualification and membership of a recognised professional body would be of benefit. A recognised Project Management qualification would be desirable.
  
  

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Louise on [e-mail] / 01738 351671 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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