Governance & Assurance Manager (Eastern Green Link )

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £40,600 – £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK’s net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Governance & Assurance Manager to support these critical infrastructure projects and play a key part in achieving Net Zero targets. This is a new position giving someone with subject matter expertise in Governance, Reporting, Assurance and Project Coordination interfaces the chance to really own and shape this position.

The responsibilities of the Governance & Assurance Manager include:

– To set up, embed and maintain the portfolio governance for the EGL projects; ensuring appropriate governance forums, change and decision control processes are established in line as closely as possible with the SSE Large Capital Project (LCP/LCP+) governance framework; and continuous review of Joint Venture Shareholder and Managed Service Agreements to ensure obligations are met.

– Define and agree appropriate reporting and KPIs for the EGL portfolio, supporting coordination activities required for gate readiness checks, as well as the LCP+ assurance process (e.g. Project Assurance Reviews – PARS).

– Develop and own Project Assurance Reviews and Parent Company Audits, presenting clear and concise outputs to the relevant stakeholder with practical mitigating actions and closure of review findings.

– Lead and mentor the Project Services governance and assurance, and reporting teams – providing guidance, support, and undertaking performance management activities.

– Act as the Champion and SME for Governance and Assurance capability, ensuring alignment to Parent Company processes and policies, working with the other Offshore Project Services leads, Legal, Finance and Regulatory teams.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– An understanding of industry wide best practice Governance requirements gained from experience across a capital development and delivery programme, ideally within the Energy industry.

– Demonstrable ability to lead, motivate and develop your team to ensure they deliver and perform to their full potential.

– Experience in supporting major infrastructure projects across the entire project lifecycle, including design, consenting, procurement, commercial, contracting through to construction and commissioning.

– Good stakeholder and relationship management, ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external), gaining the collaboration and support from stakeholders in a matrix environment.

– An understanding of challenges and opportunities facing the energy sector coupled with a drive to deliver continuous improvement.

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 Stephanie on 01738 342963.

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.