Job Description

Senior Project Manager (Transmission Project Development)
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh
Salary up to \xc2\xa364,500 per year plus a strong benefits package including an annual bonus of up to 15%, our \xe2\x80\x9cdouble match\xe2\x80\x9d pension contribution and Private Healthcare
Closing Date: 7th January 2023

Help us create a better future, quicker

At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we\xe2\x80\x99re always looking for
individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role

To be the owner and driving force for SP Transmission projects of a portfolio from development through to handover to delivery

To provide leadership and co-ordination across internal & external stakeholder groups to ensure that projects are delivered within agreed timescales with strict adherence to regulatory and licence obligations, including leading & developing large multi-disciplinary teams.

To coordinate & lead all areas of project management associated with the development of the allocated project portfolio.

What you\'ll be doing

Responsible for the project management of identified project(s) from development through handover to delivery and providing project management controls across all areas of the project

Responsible for the delivery of outputs, incentive metrics, milestones in line with business targets and effectively manage project risk and mitigate the impact of issues that may emerge.

Identify and understand the potential interactions between the various proposed projects and develop initiatives which minimise the impact on deliverability.

Manage interfaces with network outage planning to ensure the outage programme is fully informed by the requirements of the projects\xe2\x80\x99 investment programme.

Creation of project plans and development of accurate capital expenditure forecasts and output projections on assigned projects, with full accountability for project, contractual and financial governance.

Provide input to the management of the regulatory MSIP/LOTI process along with identifying, promoting, and implementing innovation, efficiencies and value engineering.

Promote and implement external and internal stakeholder engagement and community liaison for projects, including compliance with the SPEN Landowners Agreement and Code of Conduct.

Ensure development issues which are not able to be reconciled with the requirements of the overall investment programme are highlighted to management with recommendations for mitigating actions.

What you\'ll bring

Degree qualified or equivalent experience with expert project management incl. but not limited to; planning skills, risk & opportunity management, leading high performing teams, investment approval processes, financial forecasting.

Significant experience of developing/managing infrastructure or transmission projects coupled with exposure to working and leading multi-disciplined teams at a professional level.

Experience with working in multi-disciplined teams at a professional level

Experienced in planning activities for complex and interactive technical projects which have a timeframe lasting many years.

Ability to devise solutions to complex problems and challenges within large expenditure projects delivering on a timeline with commercial implications.

Experienced in making balanced decisions, identifying and taking into account all relevant information recognising the benefit of consultation with stakeholders or peers to ensure effective implementation of necessary change \xe2\x80\x93 whilst utilising developed negotiation and communication skills.

Excellent organisation and time management skills.

Working knowledge of procurement process requirements

Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation

Experienced in the use of project planning techniques and tools.

Well-developed consultation and negotiation skills.

Awareness of regulatory impact upon business revenues

Minimum Requirements:

Significant experience in developing or project managing complex projects - within an infrastructure or transmission network environment

Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline or another relevant area such as Project Management / Construction management or equivalent experience.

Clean Driving license - Requirement to travel across SPEN locations.

Specific:
IT systems - competent in Microsoft Office suite.

Entry Experience:
At least three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in programme/project development

What\'s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we\xe2\x80\x99ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it\xe2\x80\x99s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family\xe2\x80\x99s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action \xe2\x80\x93 our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world \xe2\x80\x93 today and tomorrow.

That\xe2\x80\x99s why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase \xe2\x80\x93 perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers \xe2\x80\x93 save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

Count us in \xe2\x80\x93 pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

Electric Vehicle Schemes \xe2\x80\x93 to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to \xe2\x80\x98nudge\xe2\x80\x99 financial wellbeing support

Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England.

We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network \xe2\x80\x93 connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It\xe2\x80\x99s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland\xe2\x80\x99s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we\xe2\x80\x99re taking it very seriously.

We\xe2\x80\x99re investing \xc2\xa32 billion plus into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you\xe2\x80\x99ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

Job Posting End Date: January-21-2024

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