Lead Project Manager

Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Glasgow

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + 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

The Lead Project Manager – Cables sits within the SSEN Transmission (SSENT) Offshore Delivery team and is required to primarily support the delivery of the ASTI High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Projects and to support the ongoing Project Development and subsequent delivery of future subsea cable installation projects that are currently in the SSENT development pipeline.

You will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of our projects, ensuring collaboration across the supply chain, and managing package interfaces. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and other project teams, building relationships to support success. The scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, offering opportunities for progression within the business.

You will

1. Be accountable to the business for the safety, health, and wellbeing of all personnel, and for environmental aspects of those packages being managed.
2. Lead project teams and framework contract partners through the pre-construction phase and then successfully executing the construction phase, providing regular leadership on site. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal regulations, processes and governance.
3. Have Commercial responsibilities, including NEC contract negotiation and management as well as budgetary responsibilities.
4. Provide guidance and demonstrate our core values. Manage teams, ensuring these are highly capable, well-motivated and organised to deliver consistent excellence.
5. Identify business and process improvements and support colleagues and the business to develop and implement these.

To be considered for the Lead Project Manager position we are looking for an experienced leader with demonstrable experience in managing technically complex large capital projects.

You have

1. Previous experience in both land and subsea cable installation practices including subsea cable protection measures, crossing of 3rd party assets, jointing requirements, pull in and land fall operations, HDD works and testing and commissioning. You will complement this with clear technical and construction knowledge relative to both onshore and subsea installation and associated offshore operations including applicable HSE and CDM regulations.
2. A thorough understanding of the Transmission Business and regulated environment that we operate in and will have a background in either the Offshore Transmission (OFTO) industry, offshore or subsea construction and installation, or the Offshore Wind sector on major projects.
3. Experience of personally being responsible for the delivery of large capital projects and have a good understanding of contract management and the tendering process for the purchasing and engagement of suppliers including multi-disciplinary contracts.
4. Experience in the reporting and management requirements that come with large capital projects and have a clear understanding of developing and managing integrated project programmes control cost forecasting as well as being able to decipher Industry legislation, Health and Safety Legislation and Company policies and procedures.
5. Excellent communication skills both written and verbally and experience of communicating with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

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 stephanie.murphy@sse.com/ 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.