Senior Project Manager

Transmission Complaints Co; Perth; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-value HVDC projects in Scotland. The role involves managing a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring compliance with safety standards while delivering projects on time and within budget. Candidates should have experience in large-scale project delivery and strong contract management skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits to support your wellbeing.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong NEC3 contract negotiation and administration experience.
• Effective leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the delivery of a £300m+ civil & building package.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of project teams.

Skills

Safety Leadership

People Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Engineering, Construction, or Project Management Qualification

Job description

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Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow / Inverness / Perth / Aberdeen / Western Isles

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow / Inverness / Perth / Aberdeen / Western Isles

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + 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 are looking for Senior Project Managers to join our SSEN Transmission Delivery Team to deliver our High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects within our Pathway to 2030 Programme. Reporting into the Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of a civils and/or building package of works in relation to one of our onshore Converter stations. This will include managing a multi-disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework.

You will

• Be accountable for the delivery of a £300m+ civil & building package as part of the wider HVDC project
• Ensure the safety, health, and wellbeing of those working on the project, championing SSEs Golden Rules
• Have full accountability for the NEC3 contract management of your package, including change control
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, including framework supply chain partners from the ECI stage to construction stage, delivering to programme and budget
• Provide regular site-based leadership to drive progress and achieve SHEQ outcomes
  
  

You have

• Prior experience delivering large-scale multi-disciplinary projects in a Delivery role – prior delivery of high-performance buildings preferred but not essential
• Strong NEC3 contract negotiation and administration experience
• Effective Safety Leadership and People Management skills to manage a team
• An engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in a pre-construction project delivery environment – preferably successfully implementing Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to de-risk project delivery
  
  

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy 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 energy for the future and building a network for net zero 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] or 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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