M&E Project Manager
- 549390
- Closing at: Jul 8 2024 at 23:55 BST
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation over the next 10 years.
SSE Renewables operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.
Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; Hydro | SSE Renewables
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key Scottish sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Inverness and Aberdeen.
Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 depending on skills and experience + 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
Coire Glas is a hydro storage scheme with a potential capacity of up to 1500MW. It is the first large-scale pumped storage project to be developed in the UK for more than 40 years and would more than double Great Britain's existing electricity storage capacity.
As M&E Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the management of all aspects of the Mechanical and Electrical work package on our Coire Glas project.
Some of your other main accountabilities will include;
- The preparation, negotiation and delivery of contracts for the M&E work package.
- Working closely with project managers, senior management, delivery teams and key business areas to ensure consistency in project development and that confidence in project delivery is maintained.
- Acting as a safety ambassador across the project, ensuring the application of our SSE safety guidelines, and working with the wider business to develop new initiatives to improve health, safety and the working environment.
- Delivery of all necessary governance requirements in accordance with company policy to support the project into the construction phase.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- A minimum of a degree level qualification in an engineering discipline, accompanied with an extensive engineering and/or construction background.
- Significant project management expertise and understanding of major project delivery e.g. project definition and set up, planning, cost, risk, governance, quality and commercial management.
- Proven ability in providing leadership to project teams and a variety of stakeholders to drive robust project performance.
- A Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH, with experience of applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
- An understanding and administration of FIDIC contracts would be advantageous.
Travel to site will be required for this role, therefore, a full and valid driving license is essential.
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 Douglas on / .
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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