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The individual should be prepared to work with teams working at different locations.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nEmbed defined Project Control standards, processes, tools and quality requirements across assigned Regional Core Portfolio in partnership with the Regional Director, Heads of Delivery and Heads of Development.\nEnable project delivery discipline by monitoring, analysing and reporting key performance indicators across all aspects of project delivery, working closely with project delivery teams and other key stakeholders\nCoordinate the integration of project schedules, budgets, risks and PBI reporting across all projects in the assigned Region to provide a consolidated Regional level view.\nSupport the Core PMO Management Team (e.g. Planning & Scheduling, Pipeline, Risk, Resource & Process and PMO Reporting) to define and maintain detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implement across the Regions\nSupport project controls resources implement the SPT standardised Delivery Framework across the projects and systems.\nWork closely with the Risk team to embed common Risk Registers and Risk Management processes.\nResponsible for management reporting across the assigned Region, as well as feeding inputs to the annual regulatory reporting process\nGenerate Region-level reporting and actionable insights via the monthly reporting calendar in collaboration with project teams\nSupport executive level reporting\nFacilitate alignment between project teams and portfolio-level controls requirements to ensure consistency in data, processes, and deliverables\nAttend regular Governance meetings as required\nSupports resolution of escalated issues or conflicts related to project controls within their Programme\nSupport full adoption of digital tools (e.g. Power BI, CEMAR, P6 Primavera, etc.) in collaboration with the Core PMO team internally and externally with the supply chain\nUndertake regular stakeholder engagement with key project stakeholders (i.e. Development and Delivery Heads, Lead Project Managers, Project Managers, etc.)\nContribute to the continuous improvement of the Core Portfolio by exploring innovative ways of working, championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in class industry practices\nWhat you’ll bring\nExperienced (5+ years) in large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy projects, with UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience advantageous but not essential.\nDegree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.\nDemonstrates Practitioner level capability in advanced planning and scheduling practices\nProficient in cost control and progress management\nProficient in change management\nExperience in implementing best in class project controls KPIs in dashboards full end to end project execution\nGood working knowledge of some of the following systems (Microsoft Office, MSP, P6/OPC, SAP, Autodesk Construction Cloud, CEMAR, PBI)\nProven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and driving collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.\nGood written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders.\nStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organisation.\nExperience with governance frameworks, including portfolio, programme, and project governance, and an understanding of their practical application.\nFamiliarity with NEC4 ECC Options C and E contracts, particularly in the context of project controls, risk, and change management.\nResilient and tenacious, with the determination to achieve outcomes and overcome challenges in high-pressure environments.\nProficient in managing and adapting to dynamic project environments, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.\nEssential Criteria\nSpeak, read and write in English - Excellent level\nDegree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience\nDemonstrable experience in managing project control processes (i.e. Planning, change, risk and reporting) across multiple projects\nProven ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, to achieve project objectives and resolve challenges effectively.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and negotiate with clarity and confidence.\nResilience and adaptability to operate effectively in dynamic and high-pressure environments\nWhat’s in it for you\nAs 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%.\nAt 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:\n36 days annual leave\nHoliday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave\nShare Schemes\nPayroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding\nTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases\nElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving\nCycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans\nHealthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments\nLife Assurance (4x salary)\nAccess to Savesmart financial wellbeing support\nPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more\nWhy SP Energy Networks\nSP 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 £10 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.\nWith 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.\nInclusion, 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. 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