Lead Project Manager

• Base
  
  Location:
  
  Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Inverness
• Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + 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

Due to significant, sustained growth throughout the Business we have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to join the Offshore Delivery team within SSEN Transmission, with responsibility for the delivery phase of the Spittal to Peterhead Lot 2 package of works at the Netherton Hub:
Netherton Hub - SSEN Transmission.

• At all times, safety will be at the heart of your role ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence – “if it's not safe, we don't do it.”
• Be accountable for the delivery of £300m+ civil and building packages as part of the wider project, whilst managing a team of Project and Senior Project Managers and working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants. You will have demonstratable experience of successfully delivering large scale, civil engineering infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with the Transmission Management team 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.
• Have full accountability for the NEC3 contract management of your packages, including interface management and change control, whilst providing strong commercial leadership to your project team.
• Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and communities to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for.

• Experience leading project teams to deliver large civil engineering infrastructure projects of £100m+, successfully through the execution phase. Prior delivery of energy infrastructure projects preferred but not essential.
• Strong NEC3 contract negotiation and administration experience and ability to lead on complex contractual matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.
• An engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience. You will preferably hold a professional membership or registration, in Engineering or Project Management.
• Experience in a pre‑construction project delivery environment, planning for project success to de‑risk project execution and deliver safely, on time and within budget.

• 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.
• Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. 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.