Scottish Power
Senior Project Manager
Job Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh options available
Salary - up to £68,500 per year plus an annual bonus of up to 15%, Private Healthcare and a strong benefits package including our “double match” pension.
Closing Date: 28th October 2024
Help us create a better future, quicker
At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re 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 project initiation, through the development phase and manage the handover to delivery team.
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’ 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
* 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 – 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.
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’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.
That’s why our benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
* Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
* Electric Vehicle Schemes – 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
* Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
* Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
Why SP Energy Networks?
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s 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 – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.
We’re investing >£5.5 billion 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’ll 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 the recruitment team
Location: Glasgow, GB
Posted Date: 10/18/2024
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh options available
Salary - up to £68,500 per year plus an annual bonus of up to 15%, Private Healthcare and a strong benefits package including our “double match” pension.
Closing Date: 28th October 2024
Help us create a better future, quicker
At ScottishPower we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re 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 project initiation, through the development phase and manage the handover to delivery team.
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’ 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
* 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 – 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.
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’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.
That’s why our benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
* Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
* Electric Vehicle Schemes – 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
* Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
* Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
Why SP Energy Networks?
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s 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 – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.
We’re investing >£5.5 billion 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’ll 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 the recruitment team
Location: Glasgow, GB
Posted Date: 10/18/2024
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