Telecoms - Project Manager

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/11/2024

About The Role

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, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Telecoms Project Manager to become part of the Transmission Technical Services team, focusing on executing projects that align with our RIIO-T2 and T3 network development and delivery strategies.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Telecoms Project Manager are:

• Managing the delivery of substation connectivity and capability enhancement projects.
• Managing cross project dependencies, ensuring activities are joined up from an operational and delivery point of view.
• Establishing and maintaining highly effective relationships within projects, and other project teams to ensure that works are interfaced correctly.
• Management of 3rd party contractors, acting as a conduit between organisation and contractor, monitoring contractor performance.
• Managing works on large substation sites, with a strong awareness of Operational Safety Rules and general safety culture.
  
  

What do I need?

• Knowledge of the UK energy industry and previous experience of being part of multisite, network wide infrastructure projects.
• A good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies, ideally with a recognised certification and/or professional membership.
• A confident and clear communicator, you will be highly motivated, flexible in your approach and able to complete tasks within defined timescales.
• Possess the ability to work in a technical and organisationally complex environment with a robust problem resolution mindset.
• Knowledge of SDH/PDH and IP networks including functions specific to Transmission electricity systems specifically the role of reliable, fit for purpose telecoms infrastructure.
  
  

About Our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

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.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.