About the Role

Base Location: Midlands/North of England Preferred | 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 SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland.

Salary: Competitive + car /car allowance + bonus+ a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role:

The Project Manager position is a role which has responsibility and accountability for the Safety Health and Wellbeing, compliance, programme delivery, commercial & cost control, and quality management of projects for the Distributed Energy Business.

The PM will lead on the management of the construction aspects of the energy projects. Ensuring that each project is reviewed in a robust manner for the integrity of the project team structure, construction framework partner requirements, optimum construction costs and associated programme.

The PM will co-ordinate the stakeholder activities of the incumbent Distribution Network Operator and liaise with Local Authorities for off-site connections, where applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• The PM will ensure that the asset “constructability” and ongoing operational requirements have been considered and mitigated as part of the project design and development. The PM will be responsible to ensure that a clear handover process is in place with both Engineering & Operational Teams.
• The PM will be responsible and accountable for project reporting and will be the client point of escalation for all matters related to the projects whilst in the construction phase of the asset lifecycle.
• The PM shall hold ultimate responsibility for achieving the defined success outcome of each construction project under their control.
• Comfortable operating at all levels within SSE Group, the PM shall play a key role in making recommendations to management for continuous improvement objectives / initiatives.
• The PM will support the Construction Manager on the wider business activities to ensure that SHEW Management Plan, SHEW Management System Compliance, Innovation Engine, Project Management Office, Competency Management, Quality Control & Compliance are all engaged and supported by the Construction Team.
• The PM will be responsible for the presentation of their projects at the Project Review Board (PRB). They will be responsible for the activity and actions that result from the PRB Reviews for the Projects under their remit & responsibility.

What do I need?

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

• An understanding and appreciation of Distributed Energy technologies.
• An appreciation of DNO Competition in Connections policies and procedures.
• A strong understanding of SHEW construction requirements/legislation such as CDM.
• Demonstrable experience of working under commercial contract frameworks such as NEC3/4 DOM2 etc.
• Financially astute in terms, Budget, Cost Control, Purchase Order Management.
• Strong Knowledge of, and commitment to the Company’s overall aims and objectives
• Knowledge of all relevant SSE processes and procedures
• Industry recognised Project Management qualifications. PRINCE 2/ APMP Professional.
• Demonstrable successful track record of Project Managing large, complex energy projects.
• Health and safety – SMSTS / IOSH accreditation

About our Business

SSE Enterprise Utilities is the Distributed Energy (DE) and Private Networks business of SSE plc. We finance, own, operate and maintain energy infrastructure for commercial, industrial and residential customers - providing them with a market leading project development service and certainty of operational performance and asset management. In order to accelerate progress towards net zero SSE Group is investing £7m a day on low carbon infrastructure, creating 1,000 green jobs a year in the process, as part of its £25bn NZAP (Net Zero Acceleration Programme).

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 zoe.gillespie@sse.com

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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