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Reporting into the Deputy Project Director, you will be responsible for the delivery of key Civils & Building packages as part of our wider substation delivery.\nAs the Lead Project Manager, the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition and supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions. This will include managing a multi-disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework.\nDue to the location and scale of the project, there is a requirement for the Lead Project Manager to travel regularly to our sites located in the north of Scotland.\nYou will\n- Report to the Deputy Project Director and oversee the delivery of the Civil & Building packages within the wider transmission infrastructure projects, whilst managing a team of Project and Senior Project Managers and working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants.\n- Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in accordance with regulatory requirements.\n- Build, develop and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and communities to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for.\n- Provide regular site-based leadership throughout the delivery phase to drive progress and achieve SHEQ outcomes.\nYou have\n- Experience leading project teams to deliver large infrastructure projects through the delivery phase with experience working at a senior level in project execution. Knowledge and experience of Civil and/or Building project delivery (prior experience of electricity networks preferred but not essential).\n- Strong commercial background, experience managing large multi-million pound contracts (in excess of £100m) and preferably experience working with NEC contract forms.\n- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.\n- An engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience. Preferred professional registration or qualification, such as Chartered Project Professional, Chartered Engineer, or working towards the same or similar.\nAbout SSE\nSSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.\nSSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy 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 energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy 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.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Hannah at  or 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.\nWe'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.\nReady to apply?\nStart your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. 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