Delivery Project Manager NEW

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

We would also be interested in applicants from the Western Isles where the projects are located.

Salary: £51,600 – £77,400 + 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

The SSEN Transmission Western Isles Offshore AC Delivery team is looking to recruit several Project Managers to support the delivery of customer connections on the Western Isles that will directly facilitate Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net-Zero targets.

You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Project Manager with driving our health & safety culture, managing contractors under NEC3 contracts, delivering against project programmes whilst proactively managing the internal project disciplines and assisting with project finances.

You will play a pivotal role in the delivery of customer connections to programme and budget whilst working closely with the project team to ensure safe delivery of the works in line with the business case.

As part of the role there will be regular travel to the Western Isles to undertake site visits to engage with contractors and local staff.

The scale of our Offshore portfolio of projects is already large with continued growth anticipated in the coming years, creating great opportunities for progression within the Transmission business.

You will

• Support the Senior Project Manager to manage contractors under NEC3 contracts, monitor project finances, support the preparation of Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance documentation and develop monthly project reports.
• Foster a culture of safety and collaboration, aligning with the SSE Safety Culture and, creating a space where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
• Develop and drive positive internal stakeholder and contactor relationships.
• Plan, monitor, and control projects and packages in line with the Project Execution Plans and ensure the project adheres to relevant SSE processes.

You have

• A good foundation in project management and construction, with experience developing, managing and reporting on large infrastructure projects.
• A professional qualification in engineering or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental and safety legislation e.g. CDM 2015 regulations and NEC3 contracts.
• Understanding of large capital project governance, reporting, and managing project programmes of work in a regulated environment.
• An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams and locations.