Project Manager (Interface)
- 550001
- Closing at: Sep 1 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland.
Salary: £42,000 - £71,600 + 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
SSEN Transmission Offshore Development team are currently recruiting for an Interface Project Manager to report to the Interface Delivery Lead and manage the successful interface of varying scopes related to the Eastern Green Link 3 Project. This exciting project comprises of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Converter Stations and associated civils works, subsea cable installation and AC connections. This project is part of a wider portfolio which over the next decade will directly facilitate Scotland's ambitions to meet Net-Zero.
The scale of the SSENT Offshore portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will likely be opportunities for progression within the business.
Lack experience but are still interested?
Please do apply. We may be able to offer an Assistant Project Manager role with the ability to transition to a Project Manager once the necessary experience has been gained.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the management of activities between HVDC converter, HVDC cable and civil contract scopes, including onshore and offshore interface points, coordination of disciplines and workstreams as identified within the approved organisational model and RACI matrix.
- Ownership of the interface management plan, maintaining RACI matrix, and establishing procedures to ensure alignment across the different contract Work Packages.
- Identification of issues with potential impact for cost or programme to minimise or remove their impact and promote clear, accurate, timely and consistent communication with other contracts for exchange of interface information and effective design milestone handover.
- Supporting the proper assessment and reporting of risk relating to interfaces and for recommending business solutions for identifying risk reduction / mitigation measures through the KERIS risk management platform.
- Supporting project governance activities, progressing the project through Gate 2 to Gate 3 in accordance with Large Capital Projects governance framework requirements.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Extensive experience in project development and delivery with direct responsibility and experience in the management of design interfaces between multiple contractors and the timely identification, analysis and resolution of project risks in relation to cost and programme.
- Hold an appropriate Engineering degree, be a Chartered Engineer (or someone working towards this), be well rehearsed in health and safety legislation practices with working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. A Project Management qualification would be valuable.
- Experience in the Transmission industry, construction, or the utilities sector on major projects.
- Ability to manage interfaces with design teams from contractors and SSEN Transmission with experience of the reporting and management of requirements that come with such a role.
- An understanding of developing and managing integrated project contracts and programmes, an understanding of FIDIC contracts would be valuable.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
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 Stephanie at or .
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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