At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Orkney Link HVDC project, ensuring safety, quality, and budget targets are met.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in energy transition and critical infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like private healthcare, gym discounts, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while shaping strategic decisions.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing high-value projects and leading multidisciplinary teams is essential.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
Overview
As Project Director for Orkney Link, you will steer a nationally significant HVDC infrastructure programme from development through delivery.
You will drive safety, quality, schedule and budget performance while shaping the project with senior stakeholders and a multidisciplinary team.
This role places you at the heart of SSE’s Pathway to 2030, delivering critical electricity infrastructure for the energy transition.
You will influence strategic decisions, foster continuous improvement, and ensure safe, reliable outcomes for communities and the business.
- Pay / Benefits
- car / car allowance
- private healthcare discounts
- gym membership discounts
- online GP
- 24/7 counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme (tech/transport loans options mentioned)
Responsibilities
- Oversee delivery of the Orkney Link HVDC project, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and budget targets
- Lead safety culture and ensure work adheres to SSE Safety Licence
- Build and maintain relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and create an environment for high performance
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across project delivery
- Balance strategic priorities with practical project delivery requirements
- Manage risks and resolve challenges throughout the project lifecycle
- Key requirements
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing high-value projects or programmes
- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams in complex environments
- Track record of delivering outcomes within challenging timescales on infrastructure programmes
- Ability to prioritise, make informed decisions and balance strategic thinking with delivery
- Experience managing multiple priorities and risk, with effective resolution of issues
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
- leadership
- stakeholder management
- communicative
- HVDC project delivery
- major infrastructure programme management
- risk management
Project Director - Orkney Link in Aberdeen employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Thermal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can thrive as a Risk Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and a culture that promotes inclusivity and continuous improvement, SSE provides ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the energy transition. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and personal needs.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Energy Recruitment Team
