Project Manager

* 549408
* Closing at: Aug 12 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Reading, Berkshire, Thatcham, Melksham, Slough, Hampshire, Cardiff, Swindon, London, Portsmouth, Oxford, or anywhere in the South England or South East Wales.
Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 max + car / cash allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team!
As a Project Manager you will support with the successful delivery of SSE’s Out of Area Projects.
You will manage the external contractors and associated requirements for work on any connection to the Network. These connections include all voltages and the unmetered contractual connections.
We are looking for someone who is proactive and energetic, seeking to get things done, dealing with a variety of tasks.
Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Incorporate a positive safety culture in everything you do. Making sure all Contractors and Direct Labour are set to work safely.
- Ensure all relevant safety reports are completed and collated on time and that the correct operational safety procedures are being adhered to by everyone.
- Make sure that all jobs are delivered to a high standard in line with SSEN specifications, on budget and within time frame.
- Understand and administer the accepted jobs, track expenditure, raise invoice requests and prompt payment of invoices to contracted parties.
- Project engagement with all levels of both internal and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively with the internal departments to see through projects from the initial enquiry stages to job completion. 
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience of electrical project delivery.
- An HNC in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or relevant experience in a similar role.
- Operational knowledge of the distribution network up to and including 11kv.
- Health & safety experience and qualifications (e.g.SMSTS).
- An excellent communicator with great stakeholder management skills and an ability to work at all levels of the organisation.
Travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current full UK driving licence.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we’re looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You’ll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
What’s in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ’Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim Annink on  / .
Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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