Project Directors - Offshore Delivery

Base Location:Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer aFlexible Firstapproach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland.

Salary:£99,000 - £148,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time|Flexible Firstoptions available

Due to significant, sustained growth throughout the Business we have exciting opportunities for Project Directors to joineither the Offshore Delivery team or the Eastern Green Link JVwithin SSEN Transmission. The Project Directors will be responsible for the successful delivery of a project or programmes of high value and complex HVDC projects through the development, refinement, and execution phases.

You will

- At all times, safety will be at the heart of your role ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence – "if it's not safe, we don't do it.”.

- Lead the delivery of a large complex, high value (£multi-billion), high voltage DC transmission project, delivering on time and to budget with effective financial, quality and risk management.

- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives.

- Lead, develop and motivate a high performing team, with a strong delivery and commercial focus.

- Lead on the identification and prioritisation of continuous improvement within Project Delivery processes and supporting wider cross organisational improvements to drive improved project outcomes.

You have

- A strong commercial focus with significant high value project/programme management experience and understanding of major projects delivery combined with an understanding and experience of financial planning for large capital projects.

- Proven experience of successfully leading and developing large multi-disciplined teams.

- A strong delivery focus with experience of achieving excellent outcomes in demanding timescales within a high-pressured project environment.

- The ability to step back from the detail and focus on the key issues required to ensure project delivery.

- Confidence in managing multiple project execution issues whilst analysing and prioritising key delivery risks and issues for the project on an ongoing basis.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices.

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 Transmissionown 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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 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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