Senior Project Manager - Net Zero Renewables Delivery

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Its not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. But its whats behind every job here. Scottish Water works to keep Scotlands water flowing from reservoir to tap and from sewer to treatment plant.

As a key group within the business Scottish Water Horizons delivers Projects installing Renewable Technologies on to SW Assets to help provide Cheaper Greener Energy Solutions and help SW towards its 2040 Net Zero Goals and The Scottish Government Regulatory Targets. We deliver PV & Hydro systems and are currently working to reestablish a Wind Programme too. Do your bit by joining us as a Senior Project Manager within Horizons managing the Net Zero Renewables Delivery Team.

What youll do

As a Senior Project Manager within our Delivery Team youll keep Capital Investment Renewables projects PanScotland running smoothly from the plans that meet our goals to running workshops that help us pinpoint our what next.

Youll be leading the charge in achieving Scottish Waters 2040 Net Zero Targets along with building those crucial relationships with key internal and external players.

Your Teams Projects could include mounting PV Panels on the Roof of a Water Treatment Works Building installing a Hydro Turbine to capture Compensation Flow from a SW Reservoir or building Wind Turbines on spare ground within a Waste Water Treatment Works. Youll constantly be looking for innovative ways to meet the challenges of climate change and for improvements to the delivery of our service. Youll handle project reviews and reporting so we can learn what works best and keep on delivering more for Scotland. Its all in a days work.

Youll drive your team to ensure projects move forward through governance approvals complete with all the necessary papers and supporting information. Youll review monthly reports with the team and partners including outturn costs milestone completion dates and timely resource demands.

Youll drive and manage the processes that makes projects come to life from planning to construction to commissioning. Were talking meeting deadlines and commercial criteria quality standards and industry best practices.

Youll make sure were following all the rules governance health and safety quality and environmental regulations and that we are fully compliant when it comes to CDM & NIS Regulations.

Youll set the tone for your team building a strong culture that chimes with the aims of Scottish Water and delivers on project targets. Youll also act as a role model and mentor to help team members grow their skills with development plans and coaching and it goes without saying that Scottish Water Horizons is a key promoter in the development of Graduates & Modern Apprentices.

What youll need

A handson Senior Project Manager youll have a record of successful Capital Investment programme delivery. Youll know your way around renewables technologies construction health & safety CDM Regulations customer engagement NEC4 Contracts and financial management. Efficiently steering a programme of projects through their Implementation is your success factor so ability to manage individuals and teams during Construction Phase is a core activity.

Youll need to work closely with other groups within SW local authorities DNOs and your colleagues in SWH so youll need to be someone whos good at networking and building strong working relationships. Making friends and influencing people is just what you do. Theres no formal qualification for that.

You are results driven with a focus on budget and quality. Change doesnt scare you in fact youre the one suggesting new processes and procedures for better results always driving for continuous improvements.

We have a Hybrid setup so your office base can be agreed depending on your Home Location and youll need your PPE on standby for regular site visits. A driving licence is nonnegotiable.

What youll get

While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good worklife balance.

This is a full time 35 hours per week) role Monday to Friday. Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have familyfriendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working. For your future theres our pension (the knowwhatyoullgetwhenyouretire kind) and life assurance.

As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.

The notsosmall print

This role will be a Grade 8. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 48900. Performancedriven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 68510.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be well be accepting applications until midnight on Wednesday 14th May 2025. And were aiming to do interviews for this role on or around 21st May 2025.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our preemployment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.

A few final things worth knowing

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!

Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!. Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Finally (finally! candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

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