ONSS Grid Connections Project Manager

Our client Scottish Power Renewables are seeking a ONSS Connections Works Project Manager for a contract role initially up until 31.1.2027. This role could be based in either London or Glasgow working on a hybrid basis.

Main Purpose of the job

The management and coordination of project and technical interfaces between NGET and the EA1N Onshore Substation, supporting the Onshore Substation Package Management team. The role will also include providing technical support to the ONSS Team for technical interfaces between ONSS and the MEQ Package including providing support to the Commissioning Team for the development of the ONSS commissioning requirements.

Key Tasks

• Will be technically competent to review the reports (technical), assisting the package manager with decision making and leading the design aspects within a typical site execution phase of the project.
• Should have good experience of the 400kV AC systems and the related auxiliary systems including but not limited to Grid Transformers, Statoms, MEQ Package etc. He/ she will be required to provide technical assistance to the ONSS site team during both design, execution and commissioning phase.
• Support to the ONSS Package Management Team in the resolution of interface issues.
• Identify interface risks and opportunities and communicate them to the Risk Manager.
• Review package scopes to eliminate scope gaps, overlap and mismatch.
• Review of package contract documentation to ensure interface issues are managed consistently across packages.
• Monitor NGET interface progress and provide regular updates.
• Organise and attend NGET/ SPR project interface meetings.
• Support for any factory acceptance/ site acceptance testing.
• Attend Package meetings as required to identify and progress interfaces.
• Liaise with interface representative in each package including Grid Package Interface Manager.
• Seek to address lessons learnt on interfaces from previous projects.
• Facilitate resolution of problem interfaces, e.g. by organising meetings, workstreams and coordinating decision papers (as required).
• Ensure interface issues are managed considering all HSE and CDM requirements.
• Ad-hoc support to Engineering Package.

Minimum Criteria (Mandatory)

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• The ability to understand complex engineering and construction information, which may be unfamiliar.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and also independently.
• Experience of working in and managing highly skilled teams.
• Solid grasp of engineering and work control of large-scale project delivery.
• IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and learn how to use new IT applications.
• Educated to degree level in relevant engineering discipline or a related subject.
• Self-motivated, with personal organisation and planning skills.
• English speaking.
• Flexible to travel around the UK and overseas if required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering procedures, standards and guidance.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in the area of Electrical and Grid Works related to offshore wind covering and/or transmission and generation projects related to system studies, system behaviours.
• Extensive experience in the design, manufacturing, specification, construction or operation of AC Systems covering:
• High Voltage Transformers
• Protection and Control Systems
• Grid Code Compliance
• Onshore substation design and layout issues
• Experience within a client role dealing with EPC projects, resolving challenges within EPC nature of projects.
• Need to coordinate with site team, project management, contractors, QA/QC, etc.
• May need to travel to site (overseas or within UK) for witnessing critical installations, testing activities, site queries on design & engineering aspects.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline with a higher-level degree (e.g. MEng) desirable.
• Experience of working in teams involved in multidisciplinary work packages in international environments.
• Pro-active and diligent approach.
• Proven experience in delivery of large packages, including contract management, programme management, cost and risk control.
• Sound relationship management skills and confidence working with Senior Management.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and develop key engineering decisions.
• Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarise key parameters and drivers impacting the package.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Innovative and creative thinking.
• Problem solving – dealing with conflicting requirements.
• Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed in overcoming obstacles.