Senior Project Manager - Substations

SSE; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver 400kV & 132kV substations in the Lewis Hub as part of Pathway to 2030. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and framework partners under ASTI, reporting to the Lead Project Manager.

The role offers on-site work typically every 2nd week on Lewis, with a salary range £59,800–£89,800 plus car/allowance and bonus, plus benefits. Opportunities for progression exist within the program.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder management.
• Experience delivering large multi-disciplinary projects in construction.
• Knowledge of project governance and programming.

Responsibilities

• Deliver £500m+ substation construction as part of Lewis Hub project.
• Manage Project Managers/Assistant PMs and external contractors.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and timely delivery.
• Lead commercial strategy, negotiations and change control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Education

Engineering/PM qualification

Tools

NEC3 experience

Job description

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen. If you are interested in relocating to the Western Isles, we are happy to discuss further.

Due to the location and scale of our projects, there is requirement for the Senior Project Manager to be on site, typically every 2nd week on Lewis (accessible by direct flights to & from Glasgow, Edinburgh & Inverness)

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our SSEN Transmission, Offshore Delivery Team to deliver a 400kV & 132kV substation package within the Lewis Hub project, which forms part of our Pathway to 2030 Programme. Reporting into the Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of 400kV & 132kV substation package. This will include managing a multi-disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework.

The scale of our portfolio of projects are large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will be opportunities for progression within the business.

You will

• Be responsible for the delivery of £500m+ substation construction as part of the wider Lewis Hub, whilst managing a team of Project Managers/ Assistant Project Managers and managing escalations with external delivery contractors. You will have demonstratable experience of operating and performing at this level in a similar construction delivery environment.
• Work closely with the Lead Project Manager to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in accordance with regulatory requirements whilst championing SSEs Safety Golden Rules.
• Provide end-to-end management of major NEC3 construction works contracts, including contract negotiation, commercial strategy, compensation event management, change control, dispute avoidance, and interface management, whilst acting as the commercial lead for the project team.
• Support in the management of internal and external stakeholders, including framework supply chain partners from the ECI stage through construction stage, delivering to programme and budget
• Provide guidance and demonstrate our core values as well as manage teams, ensuring these are highly capable, well-motivated, and organised to deliver consistent excellence.

You have

• Prior experience delivering large-scale multi-disciplinary projects in a delivery role, typically on packages in excess of £50m+. Experience in the delivery of AC substations is preferred but not essential
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other key relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and an strong understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.
• Contract negotiation and management experience (NEC3 experience is preferable), with the ability to forecast and control costs as well as develop and manage integrated project programmes.
• An engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience

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 Hannah at [e-mail] / 01738 341147 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 have a breakthrough representation in our workforce or industry.