Senior Project Manager

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. This position will oversee the delivery of the Greens 400kV Substation. Prior experience with large earthworks projects and/or substation installation and commissioning is particularly valuable for this role. Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio - https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/2030-projects/. It is an exciting period of growth for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we have an increasing number of complex and challenging infrastructure projects to develop and deliver. The Senior Project Manager is a pivotal role in our Capital Delivery team and the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition, supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions.

You Will

• Lead and inspire the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team and manage multiple external contractors, to ensure project excellence is achieved and we deliver on our promises.
• Oversee the execution of the Greens 400kV project, ensuring that these are delivered safely and on time, while meeting cost and quality targets.
• Champion adherence to our Safety Management Systems, following best practices, and ensuring [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes are strictly followed.
• Foster a culture of safety and collaboration, aligning with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Safety Culture and our core leadership values, creating a space where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

You Have

• A solid foundation in engineering and construction, with experience in developing, managing, and reporting on significant infrastructure projects.
• A professional qualification in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• A comprehensive understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, with a proven history of successfully delivering major projects.
• Experience with NEC3 Suite of Contracts and familiarity with the reporting and management requirements that come with overseeing complex projects.
• An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Benefits

• 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
• 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity package
• Flexible Working options
• Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
• Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
• Sharesave scheme
• Healthcare & Gym Discounts
• Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Time back to volunteer
• Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'[contact hidden] / [contact hidden] 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.

How 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.