HVDC Interface Project Manager
- 550063
- Closing at: Sep 2 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Peterhead
If you live outside of Scotland, we can offer relocation assistance and are open to discussion.
Salary: £47,600 - £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
The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK's net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.
The HVDC Interface Project Manager is a key role with responsibility for the planning, implementation and monitoring of the points of interaction between commercial, stakeholder and technical elements of the construction contracts involved in the project (HVDC Converter station construction and civil works packages) to negate all issues with the potential for impact to cost or programme.
The key responsibilities of the HVDC Interface Project Manager include:
- Set the agenda and lead meetings between interfacing contractors and their teams, ensuring collaboration between contracting organisations to benefit the project.
- To understand and communicate changes to design and construction activities that would affect interfacing parties, giving due consideration to CDM Regulations.
- Drive the sharing of information between interfacing contract packages using ACC Build.
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and construction managers, including collaboration with the Employer's Project Management team.
- Understand and drive programme priorities, whilst owning and managing any interface risks.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- An appropriate Engineering or Construction background; 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.
- Ability to manage interfaces between contractors and SSEN Transmission with experience of the reporting and management of requirements that come with such a role.
- In depth experience of effective influencing and negotiating with multiple stakeholders building a culture of partnership and collaboration.
- Demonstrable experience in making balanced and well-informed decisions to benefit the project.
- Fluency in basic MS software packages and document management/workflow software.
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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