Project Director

Base Location: Swindon, Melksham, Andover, Slough, Oxford, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, IOW, Basingstoke, New Forest, Poole, West London, Reading or Theale

Salary: £66,100 – £99,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

SSEN is looking to recruit a Project Director to be a key part of the Large Capital Delivery Directorate. Reporting to the Head of Programme Delivery, the Project Director will manage the execution of capital projects through the Distribution Governance and Investment Framework. The role will lead a large programme of projects across a distinct geographical area in the SSEN southern license area, managing a multi-disciplined project team with the aim of providing safe delivery and on time in a consistent manner with effective financial, quality and risk management.

You will

– Lead SHE performance and actively develop and embed a safety culture with delivery teams and contract partners.

-Be responsible for the management of an integrated delivery team (approximately 25 direct/indirect professionals) for the refinement (design) and Execution (construction) phases of all associated works contained within a programme of Grid Supply Points. The programme will have a value of over £200m per year over our Ofgem RIIO-ED2 period.

– Provide customer focus and robust contract and commercial management through the management of internal and external delivery mechanisms, ensuring clear structure and points of interaction.

– Ensure all projects are ready to enter construction and taking schemes through governance processes. Ensure strategy, objectives and KPIs are in place to enable successful project programme delivery.

– Commercially deliver projects including the evaluation in terms of value and risk, including periodic forecasting across the capital programme.

– Guide, motivate, manage and develop the project team to ensure that a strong, competent and capable team are in place and engaged and motivated to deliver. Ensure that all Senior Project Managers and Project Managers are set relevant and challenging objectives with personal development plans in place to support their delivery.

You have

– Proven project management expertise and understanding of major infrastructure projects delivery including project definition and set up, planning, cost, risk, quality and commercial management.

– A deep understanding and experience of financial planning for capital projects and comfortable in negotiation with strong commercial focus.

– The ability to lead a number of project managers in order to ensure the best possible commercial outcome & distribution of risk, whilst motivating a team of multi-disciplined individuals, setting clear goals and objectives and measuring performance against them.

– Substantial knowledge of scheduling requirements & commercial drivers for major capital projects.

– Knowledge of construction practices for major capital projects and experience of delivering large capital projects.

– Communication skills to engage inclusively through a range of communication channels and forums with excellent networking and influencing skills to drive sustained improvements in compliance and profitability.

About SSE

SSE 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.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy 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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Jim on 01738 341514 to discuss how we can support you.

We’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.

Ready to apply?

Start 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. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.