Project Development Manager

1 month ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ScottishPower Full time

Project Development Manager

Cambuslang or Edinburgh

Salary starting from £65,600 per annum plus up to 20% bonus, car allowance & family healthcare

Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 26 August 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

With plans to see SP Energy Networks (SPEN), part of the ScottishPower Group, look to invest over £5bn in transmission projects across our transmission network in central and southern Scotland by 2030, the Transmission Commercial team will play a key role in supporting SPEN to work at pace to deliver the transmission network that is required to support ambitions Scottish and UK Government 2030 targets.

The Project Development Manager is responsible for leading and developing a multi-disciplined team to deliver major Capital investment projects within the SP Transmission licence area. It is vital that projects are delivered with a key focus on safety in all respects whilst achieving a high standard of quality and delivering the outputs of the RIIO T2 programme while maximising capital efficiency against allowance.

This position has circa 12 direct reports and up circa 3 indirect reports.

What you'll be doing

Responsible for the effective team management of circa 12 direct reports including performance management, and other ensuring other People processes are followed including identifying and implementing training and development requirements to ensure delivery of key project outputs and incentive mechanisms are in line with business targets.

Contributing to the out-performance of the RIIO T2, and future RIIO T3, price control settlements by identifying, promoting and implementing innovation, business efficiencies and value engineering across the project portfolio, you will confirm accurate capital expenditure forecasts and output projections on all portfolio projects, with full accountability for project, contractual and financial governance within project portfolio.

Promoting and implementing external/internal stakeholder engagement and community liaison for project portfolio, you will comply with the SP Energy Networks Integrated Management System required for the professional and efficient delivery of the investment programme, including externally accredited systems for Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality management.

Additional responsibilities will include:

Ensuring a quality product is delivered successfully in compliance with quality procedures and inspection, witness, and test plans. Confirming project information is recorded accurately in line with required policy and associated timescales. Driving continual improvement behaviour by identifying lessons learned and sharing these with the wider business. Project and contract reviews carried out timeously, to inform improvements for the investment programme. Ensuring best project management practice and behaviour is implemented across project portfolio including programming, financial control, change management and reporting. Maximising the value of team by effective leadership and professional development of staff. Assisting team in delivering excellent customer service with a specific focus on ensuring the needs/requirements of developers are achieved. Leading on all SPT aspects of the ATQ (Approval to Quote) process, ensuring all offers provided meet the expectations of both the developers and strategic requirements for SPT. Assisting in the delivery of regulatory incentives through the successful management of SPT's moments that matter surveys. What you'll bring We are looking for individuals who have significant experience in a line management position managing multidisciplined teams, alongside project managing large scale infrastructure and/or customer projects. You will have working knowledge of the technical characteristics and workings of the Electricity Transmission System, along with the following: A working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM. Experience and knowledge of the development phase of projects including pre-application and ATQ processes. Understanding of the commercial requirements of TOCO and TORI documents including how changes to agreements are managed. Working knowledge of customer portal and Apollo systems. Developed negotiation and communication skills. Ability to devise solutions to complex problems and challenges. To be successful, as minimum you will need to demonstrate: Engineering qualification (BSc/BEng) OR postgraduate qualification (MBA, MSc) OR 2 years management experience and HNC level qualification. Experience in a programme management environment of multiple projects and discipline. Experience of managing a complex programme of contracts, multiple work programmes and commercial contracts. Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service. What's in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include: 36 days annual leave. Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave. Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme. Payroll giving and charity matched funding. Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes. Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change. Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving. Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans. Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments. Life Assurance (4x salary). Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support. Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more. Why SP Energy Networks SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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