Senior Project Director - HVDC Orkney Link

SSEN Transmission; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible First work model

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Project Director to lead the Orkney Link HVDC project. Based in Scotland with Flexible First working options, you will oversee development, execution and delivery across safety, quality and budget.

You will build senior stakeholder relationships, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive continuous improvements to deliver the programme to time and cost targets while upholding the highest safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value projects or programmes.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams within complex project environments.
• Track record delivering outcomes within challenging timescales and complex infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with a strong focus on Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of a complex, high-value HVDC transmission project within safety, quality, schedule and budget.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders to align priorities and support project delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and foster an environment where teams perform at their best.
• Drive continuous improvement across project delivery to improve long-term organisational performance.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Project Director to lead the Orkney Link HVDC project. Based in Scotland with Flexible First working options, you will oversee development, execution and delivery across safety, quality and budget.

You will build senior stakeholder relationships, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive continuous improvements to deliver the programme to time and cost targets while upholding the highest safety standards.