Overview

Senior Project ManagerScotland – Central, Northern and HighlandsPermanentCompetitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible BenefitsAn opportunity has opened for a Senior Project Manager in our SSE North Scotland business, to lead a number of project managers who are themselves leading a number of small teams installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 11kV to 132kV, delivering safe, profitable, timely, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer and promoting the company in a positive light at all times.While performing project management of their own projects, the Senior Project Manager will provide supervision and direction to a number of PMs as they manage, control and execute diverse electrical network projects running concurrently. These may include the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components, cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Senior Project Manager will lead multiple project managers and teams and execute duties in a professional manner to build team and customer confidence and contribute to the promotion of Projects Business growth. First line problem solver.

Provide leadership, drive, discipline, and support of the Project Managers and the teams through direction, guidance, advice, support, commitment, effort and dedication as required to direct reports, other team members and customers.

Work within all set procedures and ensure Health and Safety is the top priority. Undertake the site supervisor role when required, in accordance with CDM regulations; this may include control of customer-appointed contractors and/or company-appointed subcontract labour.

Efficiently execute the project management role on multiple projects while managing their team of Project Managers. Oversee tasks and task types allocated to others to deliver effective project outcomes. Regularly appraise direct reports to develop skills, knowledge, and performance.

Resource control: organise, control and deploy materials/equipment/labour resources for upcoming works on a range of concurrent projects.

Maintain good commercial awareness and complete valuations against a defined scope.

Ensure safety and maintenance of all company property issued; ensure items are PAT or calibration tested and address any non-serviceable items promptly.

Produce as-built records, test results, updated drawings and project reports.

Qualifications

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering (and/or time served)

Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems

Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites

SSSTS or SMSTS is desirable, not essential

Possession of SSE DNO authorisation to receive and cancel PTW (or equivalent DNO authorisation e.g. SPEN, NPg, UKPN)

For more information, please apply with a full CV and salary expectations

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)

Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling and legal advice)

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes

Personal development programme

Next StepsAs a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We will outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

About UsFreedom is part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is valued and we will ensure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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