Senior Development Project Manager

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements like maternity/adp

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking Senior Development Project Managers to lead the EGL5 HVDC link programme, coordinating option studies, design progression and JV partner interfaces. This is a major UK project connecting Scotland and England to enable renewables transfer and a net-zero future.

You will oversee multi-workstream programmes, maintain milestones, implement governance, and lead health, safety and environmental leadership while spending 50% of your time in the office at locations across

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ability to develop, manage and report on major infrastructure projects.
• Degree-level qualification and professional membership; project management qualifications are desirable.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; other HSE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Development Project Managers and drive EGL5 optioning and initial design phases.
• Communicate effectively across internal and external interfaces, including JV partners.
• Develop, manage and report project programmes to hit milestones and mitigate issues.
• Support use of project management systems and governance for large capital projects, ensuring CDM compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team development

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Professional membership

Tools

NEC3 Suite

CDM Regulations

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 (role dependent) + 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

We have exciting opportunities for Senior Development Project Managers to join the Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5) team, leading one of the UK's largest and most ambitious transmission infrastructure projects. EGL5 will create a new High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connection between Scotland and England, supporting the transfer of renewable electricity to key centres of demand and playing a critical role in the UK's transition to net zero. The project includes new HVDC converter stations, subsea cable infrastructure and associated transmission connections.

You will

• Lead a team of Development Project Managers to progress the project development of EGL 5 through the optioneering and initial design phases, with an ability to develop the optimum project solution, deliver to timescales and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• 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.
• Develop, manage and report on project programmes to maintain project milestones and developing mitigation as required where issues are encountered for your project portfolio.
• Support the effective use of project management systems, risk management processes and large capital project governance, while ensuring CDM 2015 requirements are considered and implemented where relevant.
• Provide effective Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental leadership. Ensuring compliance to all business health, safety, wellbeing and environmental policies and standards.

You have

• Strong leadership skills with experience of developing, managing and reporting on significant infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other key relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Experience of the NEC3 Suite of Contracts, with a focus on the Engineering and Construction and Professional Services Contracts.
• Proven ability to support project development through the optioneering and initial design phases, with an ability to develop the optimum project solution, deliver to timescales and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, plus a degree level qualification and relevant professional membership, with project management qualifications desirable.

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 Stephanie at [e-mail] / 01738 342963 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.