Director of Onshore Capital Delivery

Base Location:The successful candidate must be based in Scotland from one of our 4 key locations: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary:Competitive salary + 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 role

SSEN Transmission are seeking an exceptional leader for the role of Director of Onshore Capital Delivery, responsible for delivering a major portfolio of £15bn+ in large capital projects by 2030. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the UKs most significant capital investment programmes, driving the transition to a low-carbon future.Reporting to the Managing Director of SSEN Transmission, you will be responsible for the construction and delivery of the onshore portfolio of our Pathway to 2030 Programme. Youll be a key member of the Transmission Executive Committee, sharing collective responsibility for setting out business vision and strategy as well as driving performance across the Transmission business to ensure its future success.

Key Responsibilities include:

Leading a team of circa 300 direct employees as well as the wider Supply Chain in the design, construction, delivery and commissioning of Onshore Projects, ensuring compliance with SSEN Transmissions Large Capital Projects (LCP) governance and Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards. Developing and embedding a strong safety culture across staff and the Supply Chain, leading on SHE performance across the Onshore portfolio. Responsible for the control and forecasting of circa £3bn on average in annual project capital spend over the next 5 years, ensuring alignment with business plans and financial targets. Developing key relationships at exec level with Supply Chain Partners to enable efficient programme delivery, ensuring that safety, cost control and reporting fully complies with SSEN Transmission requirements. Representing SSEN Transmission when required at Group Executive Committee, LCP Committee, and Group SHE Committee and at a senior level with external Bodies, shaping policies and ensuring strategic alignment.

This role offers the opportunity for further advancement within the organisation.

About You

Were seeking a dynamic, strategic, and experienced leader with a proven track record in delivering large, multi-disciplinary capital projects in energy, utilities, or a similar infrastructure sector.

You will have:

Extensive leadership experience, overseeing the design, construction and delivery of large, complex, multi-billion-pound infrastructure projects. Demonstrated ability in leading large, geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams of both employees and contractors. Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and associated guidance with proven experience of developing and maintaining a high performing safety culture. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence a wide range of internal and external senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen, including experience in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and regulatory compliance with expertise in project management methodologies (APM, PMI) and contract management (FIDIC, NEC3).

If you are a visionary leader with the skills, experience, and passion to drive major capital projects, we want to hear from you!

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Gemma Bell - gemma.bell@sse.com / 01738 341043 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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