Senior Development Project Manager

SSE plc; United Kingdom; 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

Tech/Transport loans (Interest-free)

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc seeks a Senior Development Project Manager for the Eastern Green Link 5 (EGL5) team, based in Scotland with 50% in-office time. Lead development, risk management and governance across a major HVDC transmission project connecting Scotland and England.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team, liaise with JV partners and implement CDM 2015 requirements while driving milestones and value. The role offers a flexible first approach and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience managing complex infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and related health and safety legislation.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts and managing design and build contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Development Project Managers through optioneering and initial design phases to deliver an optimal solution.
• Coordinate internal and external interfaces across multiple workstreams and JV partners.
• Develop, manage and report project programmes and milestones.
• Support use of project management systems, risk management, and governance.
• Provide Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental leadership and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

NEC3 contracts

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree level qualification

Professional membership desirable

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.

As a Senior Development Project Manager, you will lead complex project development activities, manage key stakeholder and supply chain relationships, and drive progress across critical workstreams, helping to de-risk the project and prepare it for successful delivery. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a nationally significant project that will support the future of the UK's energy network.

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.