Connections Project Manager
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About the Role
Base Location:Elgin or Inverness. This role will be involved with projects in the Highlands and Islands area and will involve a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Elgin and Inverness.
Salary:£41,583 - £48,296 + car / cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
SSEN Distribution has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area. This role will be involved with projects in the Highlands and Islands area and will involve a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Elgin and Inverness.
The key duties & responsibilities will be:
-Ensure the safe delivery of projects to programme, cost and the necessary quality, using robust systems to support the project process.
- Management of key project programme deliverables, external and internal stakeholders and interfacing / coordinating with internal departments including design and engineering, planning, environmental and consents.
- Providing support to both our customer and delivery partners to ensure the projects proceed efficiently, including facilitating/attending site meetings.
-Driving profitability and opportunity through excellent customer service, identifying areas of improvement to work collaboratively with the delivery partners and wider business.
-Apply and adhere to the Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices and follow governance processes for all projects where required.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Previous experience of both people and customer management with a proven track record for delivering work safely, on time and within budget.
- Experience of meeting project timelines, quality and cost parameters, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of project progression and financial performance.
- Experience of developing project programmes, costs, resource schedules and relevant plans to ensure that a practicable and cost-effective scheme is delivered.
- Working knowledge of a regulated industry, preferably within electricity or utility sectors. Experience and knowledge of operating the LV, 11kV and 33kV network is beneficial but not essential.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects within any potentially relevant governance processes and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Fiona on fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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