Programme Director

4 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom SSE Full time
Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £121,800 - £182,600 + 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

As a member of the Offshore Directorate Leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of a programme of offshore and island large capital HVDC and AC projects within the Offshore Delivery portfolio with a cumulative programme value (and financial responsibility) of circa £5-10bn+ over the current forecast period of 2024-2034. The role is responsible for developing and enacting strategy for future project delivery. You will contribute to Directorate Strategy, Planning and Budget Setting and will sit on Transmission Executive Sub Committees as required.

You will:

• Safely deliver a programme of complex and concurrent mega High Voltage DC and AC Interconnector and Connections projects with a cumulative programme value of c.£5-10bn+ over the period of 2025-2034.

• Champion SSEN Transmission's Safety, Project and Leadership values and will provide inspirational leadership, clear direction, guidance, support and challenge to your project teams.

• Establish organisational structures, resources and process for the safe delivery of your projects on time, with effective governance and financial, commercial, quality and risk management disciplines.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence the delivery of our portfolio of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives, including government bodies, regulatory authorities and industry partners.

• Develop and maintaining excellent Partnership Working relationships with senior Supply Chain Partner counterparts.

• Negotiate individual Contract terms and conditions with Supply Chain Partners prior to Execution and successfully manage Supply Chain Partnership relations during Execution to ensure 'Best for Project' outcomes are secured.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience with significant leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.

• Substantial experience in the safe and timely execution of large, complex multi-billion-pound offshore transmission, marine, or renewable energy projects.

• A strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and financial forecasting within a regulated utility environment.

• Advanced knowledge of project controls, contract negotiation (NEC3, FIDIC) and offshore construction management.

• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex project challenges.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Gemma Bell - gemma.bell@sse.com / 01738 341043 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.

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