SSEN Transmission
Project Director - Orkney Link
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Base Location: Flexible Scotland
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 SSEN offices or depots around Scotland.
Salary: £101,000 - £151,400 + 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
About the Role
As part of SSEN Transmission's ambitious Pathway to 2030 programme, we are seeking a Project Director to lead the delivery of the Orkney Link project - Orkney - SSEN Transmission
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the successful development and delivery of a nationally significant HVDC infrastructure project, overseeing activities through the development, execution and delivery phases while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and project performance.
You will
- Put safety at the heart of everything you do, ensuring all work is delivered in line with the SSE Safety Licence and our commitment that "if it's not safe, we don't do it."
- Oversee the delivery of a complex, high-value (£multi-billion) HVDC transmission project, ensuring successful outcomes across safety, quality, schedule and budget.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, helping to align priorities and support successful project delivery and wider business objectives.
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary team, creating an environment where people can perform at their best and contribute to successful project outcomes.
- Encourage and support continuous improvement across project delivery activities, helping to identify opportunities that enhance performance and deliver long-term benefits across the wider organisation.
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You have
- Strong commercial awareness, alongside significant experience of managing high-value projects or programmes and a sound understanding of major project delivery and financial planning.
- Experience leading, supporting and developing large multidisciplinary teams within complex project environments.
- A track record of delivering successful outcomes within challenging timescales and complex infrastructure programmes.
- The ability to focus on key priorities, make informed decisions and balance strategic thinking with project delivery requirements.
- Experience managing multiple priorities, assessing risks and supporting effective resolution of project challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, together with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.
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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.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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.
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