Renewables - Senior Project Manager, Offshore O&M Facility

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Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading or Havant

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car /car allowance - if applicable + 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 Senior Asset Project Manager, you will ensure our expanding offshore wind portfolio is designed and delivered to maximise lifetime value, minimise whole life cost and effectively manage risk.

You'll lead asset management development from early site concept through to operational readiness, coordinating technical experts and stakeholders to secure key project approvals, including Final Investment Decision, and setting projects up for long term operational success.

You will

• Lead asset management input into offshore wind projects from development through to commissioning, ensuring long term operational value, cost optimisation and risk management are embedded at every stage.
• Structure and drive project plans through development and readiness phases, coordinating technical specialists and managing diverse stakeholders to achieve milestone approvals and Final Investment Decision.
• Design the future site operations organisation, defining roles, structure and governance, and support recruitment and line management of the windfarm operations team 12-18 months ahead of commissioning.
• Develop and implement operations and maintenance strategies covering wind turbines, electrical and offshore infrastructure, and transmission assets, including planning personnel, vessels, port facilities, warehousing and office requirements.
• Integrate technical, commercial, contractual and operational strategies to maximise whole life asset value, negotiate with equipment manufacturers and service providers, and lead or support wider strategic asset management initiatives.

You have

• Demonstrable experience in offshore wind asset management and operations, including development and delivery of operations and maintenance strategies.
• Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects and securing key approvals in a multi stakeholder environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience working effectively in matrix organisations and motivating cross functional teams.
• Commercial and market awareness, including experience negotiating equipment manufacturer and service contracts to drive long term value.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality reports and presentations, alongside a pragmatic, delivery focused and process led approach that embraces diverse perspectives and drives positive outcomes.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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 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.

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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.