Construction Portfolio Manager

2 months ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SSE PLC Full time

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.

Salary: Highly competitive subject to experience + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent or Fixed Term Contract or Secondment | Full Time or Part Time | Flexible First options available

We are excited to be able to offer the opportunity to join the senior management of our high performing SSE Renewables Onshore Construction (SSEROC) team, accountable for promoting the vision, purpose, charter and values of the business unit.

The role holder is responsible for delivering the strategic plans, objectives and relationships necessary to ensure the successful operation of the business unit including the delivery of projects and programmes to meet our net zero transition plan.

Reporting to the SSE Renewables Onshore Head of Construction (UK&I) the role is responsible for providing construction expertise and support to development phase projects, as well as accountable and responsible for providing leadership and management to the team of experienced Construction Project Managers, delivering construction activities safely in accordance with our safety licence - 'If its not safe, we dont do it.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role will be:

Working with the Head of Construction and other Construction Portfolio Managers to deliver the revised operating model for construction in GB and Ireland, to ensure the teams are set up for success to deliver against targets and objectives and to ensure sufficient resource is in place to continue to meet business needs.

Fulfilling the role of Project Director for several concurrent large capital projects across the region, providing Positive Leadership and management of a team of Construction Project Managers, and support to the broader project delivery teams and functions.

Owning the project Business Case through the construction phase of projects and responsibility to ensure the teams are taking decisions during the construction phase in the best interests of the broader business, with health and safety as the primary factor.

Ensuring efficient construction input and effective handovers which maintain momentum on projects, accounting for risks and meeting key stakeholder requirements whilst driving continuous improvement, digitisation, and lean processes.

Maintaining effective relationships with the key construction support functions to communicate core delivery requirements for construction projects and ensure any issues are communicated, escalated as necessary and solutions found.

What do I need?

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

Proven leadership skills and managerial ability in setting organisational design, resourcing, defining and assessing team competence and development, setting clear objectives and targets and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment to generate highly motivated and performing teams.

Extensive track record of leading and safely delivering concurrent projects or programmes of work through the whole lifecycle to cost, schedule and quality in Renewables, Construction, or Energy sectors. Onshore wind, solar and/or battery experience beneficial.

Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for project and/or programmes of work in a matrix organisation within a regulated or unregulated environment, with prior delivery budget responsibilities of over £100m.

Evidence of successful maintenance of professional networks and relationships with internal stakeholders within matrix organisations across teams, functions and with external and departments and external supply chain delivery partners, industry representatives and authoritative bodies, community groups and representation and possibly extending to JV partners.

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 Douglas on

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.

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