Senior Project Manager

inploi; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead project teams in the installation of electrical power distribution systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including a car allowance, pension, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served).
• Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple project managers and teams.
• Ensure Health and Safety is the top priority.
• Efficiently execute the project management role on multiple projects.

Skills

Operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager

Scotland – Central, Northern and Highlands

Permanent

Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

An opportunity has opened for a Senior Project Manager in our SSE North Scotland business, to lead a number of project managers who are themselves leading a number of small teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 11kV to 132kV, delivering safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer and promoting the company in a positive light at all times.

While performing project management of their own projects, the Senior Project Manager will provide supervision and direction to a number of PMs as they manage, control and execute diverse electrical network projects running concurrently. These may include the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Project Manager will lead multiple project managers and teams and execute duties in a professional manner to build team and customer confidence and contribute to the promotion of Projects Business growth. First line problem solver.
• Provide leadership, drive, discipline, and support of the Project Managers and the teams through direction, guidance, advice, support, commitment, effort and dedication as required to direct reports, other team members and customers.
• Work within all set procedures and ensure Health and Safety is the top priority. Undertake the site supervisor role when required, in accordance with CDM regulations; this may include control of customer-appointed contractors and/or company-appointed subcontract labour.
• Efficiently execute the project management role on multiple projects while managing their team of Project Managers. Oversee tasks and task types allocated to others to deliver effective project outcomes. Regularly appraise direct reports to develop skills, knowledge, and performance.
• Resource control: organise, control and deploy materials/equipment/labour resources for upcoming works on a range of concurrent projects.
• Maintain good commercial awareness and complete valuations against a defined scope.
• Ensure safety and maintenance of all company property issued; ensure items are PAT or calibration tested and address any non-serviceable items promptly.
• Produce as-built records, test results, updated drawings and project reports.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served)
• Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites
• SSSTS or SMSTS is desirable, not essential
• Possession of SSE DNO authorisation to receive and cancel PTW (or equivalent DNO authorisation e.g. SPEN, NPg, UKPN)
• For more information, please apply with a full CV and salary expectations

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We will outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About Us

Freedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is valued and we will ensure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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