Connections Project Manager

Base Location: Elgin or Inverness. This role will be involved with projects in the Highlands and Islands area and will involve a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Elgin and Inverness., SSEN Distribution has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area. This role will be involved with projects in the Highlands and Islands area and will involve a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Elgin and Inverness.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

- Ensure the safe delivery of projects to programme, cost and the necessary quality, using robust systems to support the project process.

- Management of key project programme deliverables, external and internal stakeholders and interfacing / coordinating with internal departments including design and engineering, planning, environmental and consents.

- Providing support to both our customer and delivery partners to ensure the projects proceed efficiently, including facilitating/attending site meetings.

- Driving profitability and opportunity through excellent customer service, identifying areas of improvement to work collaboratively with the delivery partners and wider business.

- Apply and adhere to the Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices and follow governance processes for all projects where required.

Previous experience of both people and customer management with a proven track record for delivering work safely, on time and within budget.

- Experience of meeting project timelines, quality and cost parameters, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of project progression and financial performance.

- Experience of developing project programmes, costs, resource schedules and relevant plans to ensure that a practicable and cost-effective scheme is delivered.

- Working knowledge of a regulated industry, preferably within electricity or utility sectors. Experience and knowledge of operating the LV, 11kV and 33kV network is beneficial but not essential.

- Demonstrable experience of delivering projects within any potentially relevant governance processes and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + car / cash allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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