Project Manager / Engineer

Base Location:

You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Dundee or Arbroath Depot.

Salary:

£45,452 - £54,311 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Distribution has an exciting opportunity for a Connections Project Manager within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area with projects in the Tayside/Angus area.

You will

• Ensure the safe delivery of projects to programme, cost and the necessary quality, using robust systems to support the project process.
• Lead the delivery of key project programme outputs, managing both internal and external stakeholders and coordinate with departments such as design and engineering, planning, environmental and consents.
• Provide support to both our customer and delivery partners to ensure the projects proceed efficiently, including facilitating and attending site meetings.
• Drive 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.

You have

• Experience in both people and customer management with a proven ability to deliver work safely, on time and within budget.
• A track record of meeting project timelines, quality and cost targets, with accurate and timely reporting of project progress and financial performance
• Experience developing project programmes, cost plans and resource schedules ensuring delivery of practical and cost-effective solutions.
• A working knowledge of a regulated environment, ideally within the electricity or utilities sector. Experience of LV, 11kV and 33kV networks is advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects in line with governance processes, with a strong working knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 / 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.

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