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ESI Package Manager

Aberdeen City, Belfast, County Dublin, Highland Council, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire
Full time
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SSE plc
Mining, resources & energy
10,001+ employees
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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 double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

SSE Renewables are excited to share that the Arklow Bank 2 offshore wind project are seeking to appoint an Electrical System Infrastructure (ESI) Package Manager.

The Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project is located off the coast of County Wicklow, on the east coast of Ireland. The 800MW project will play a crucial role in driving progress towards a cleaner and more secure homegrown energy system for Ireland. Once operational, the offshore wind farm would be capable of producing enough renewable energy to displace over 800,000 metric tons of harmful carbon emissions annually while powering the equivalent of around 850,000 homes each year.

Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 is one of the most advanced offshore wind development projects in the Irish market and is being delivered as part of the first phase of commercial scale offshore wind farms. Not only will the successful ESI Package Manager have to structure and deliver the ESI Package for this strategically important project, they will also engage across a wide variety of stakeholders to support and shape the development and delivery of this project in a new industry.

Base Location:

Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key Ireland or UK sites, which includes but is not limited to: - Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, and Inverness.

Salary: Highly competitive and dependent upon 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

As ESI Package Manager you’ll be responsible for all matters relating to the design, specification, supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of the project’s onshore and offshore transmission system scopes.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

- Leading the delivery of the ESI Package contract packages including, the design, supply, construction and commissioning of substation platforms, export and land cables, civils enabling works, and electrical system infrastructure.

- Focal point for engagement with supply chain participants who have both direct and indirect interests in bidding for the relevant work packages and wider portfolios within the business.

- Working as part of the Project Leadership Team to enhance the contracting strategy for the Project which will provide value, optimise future supply chain opportunities, the Business Case and the project delivery strategy.

- Supporting the Grid Manager with the necessary Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Transmission Asset Owner (TAO) grid engagement, milestones, delivery interfaces associated with the project grid connection and transmission system asset transfer process.

- Responsible for ESI Package governance, programme, risk, budget, resource requirements and people development.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Experience of leading, developing and motivating a multi-disciplined package team on large projects.

- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and practices.

- A background encompassing electrical system design, supply, manufacture and installation on major projects.

- Proven project management expertise and a track record of delivering major projects, especially contracting strategy, planning, cost, risk, quality, and commercial management.

- Comfortable operating within an environment of high uncertainty and rapid change, with the ability to clearly present key decisions and messages at senior levels.

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.mcallister@sse.com / 01738 275199.

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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