About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow, Shetland, Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth
Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + 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 the huge, exciting pipeline of infrastructure projects which will directly facilitate Scotland's ambitions to meet Net-Zero, SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager who will be responsible for:
- Working in the team developing Large Capital Projects, delivering substation, overhead line and onshore and offshore cable projects ranging in value from £10m to £2bn.
- Being an essential part of the team to progress key surveys and studies to inform initial design development and site selection.
- Helping to develop options and initial designs, submission of Planning Applications and delivery of key project Gate documentation. Development of overhead line /underground / offshore cable routes and onshore substation site selection, selection of appropriate technologies to meet project requirements, coordination of key surveys and studies to inform designs, coordinating initial design works. Key stakeholder and supply chain engagement.
- Developing an understanding of the programme and key responsibilities for managing project plans by supporting the Project Manager while gaining skills in contract management by assisting the Project Manager on package delivery activities.
- Applying and adhering to the SSE Safety Culture, best practices and the SSE Large Capital Projects Governance processes for all projects.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- An understanding of project management methodology and practice. A PM qualification or working towards this is also advantageous.
- A degree level qualification in engineering or equivalent experience is required
- Experience in the Transmission, construction, offshore, utilities industries on major projects would be advantageous but not essential.
- Ideally you will be a proactive team player and effective communicator able adapt to daily challenges.
About our Business
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.
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 Debbie on debbie.mcmillan@sse.com or 01738 342939.
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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