Senior Project Manager

Jersey Electricity Plc; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering company seeks a Senior Project Manager for project oversight in electrical power distribution. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing multiple ongoing projects to enhance the company's reputation.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice hybrid/electric vehicle scheme

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including dental, gym memberships, and more

Personal development programs

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Site safety passport and experience working on CDM sites.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project teams, focusing on business growth and client relationships.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely execution and resource control.
• Produce project documentation including as-built records and test results.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Compliance

Project Management

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Scotland - Central, Northern and Highlands

Permanent

Competitive salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager within SSE North Scotland to lead project managers overseeing electrical power distribution and transmission projects from 11kV to 132kV. The role focuses on delivering safe, profitable, timely, and high-quality networks that meet customer needs and enhance the company's reputation.

The Senior Project Manager will manage their own projects and supervise multiple Project Managers, ensuring the management, control, and execution of various electrical network projects. These may include the installation of power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels, and related equipment in substations up to 132KV.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, leading multiple project teams to build confidence and support business growth.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to Project Managers and teams, maintaining professionalism and fostering positive relationships with clients.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance, undertaking site supervisor roles as per CDM regulations, including managing customer-appointed contractors and subcontractors.
• Managing multiple projects concurrently, overseeing team tasks, and developing team members through regular appraisals.
• Organizing and controlling resources such as materials, equipment, and labor for ongoing projects.
• Maintaining good commercial awareness, completing valuations, and ensuring safety and property maintenance.
• Producing as-built records, test results, updated drawings, and project reports.

Requirements:

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Site safety passport and experience working on CDM sites.
• SSSTS or SMSTS certification is desirable.
• SSE DNO authorization or equivalent for PTW management.
• Application with full CV and salary expectations.

Benefits:

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice hybrid/electric vehicle scheme
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• Flexible benefits including dental, gym memberships, and more
• Personal development programs

Next Steps:

We are committed to an inclusive culture. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.

About Us

Freedom, part of the NG Bailey Group, is a leading UK engineering and services company founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3,000 employees. We focus on innovative projects across building and infrastructure sectors, supporting career progression through training and development.

We value progression and provide clear development paths, supported by regular reviews, training, and ongoing support.

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