Project Manager

Project Manager (Delivery)

Wrexham or Aberystwyth

Salary starting from 44000 (D.O.E) per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible & Hybrid Working

Closing Date: 11 June 2025

Help us create a better future quicker

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly renewable electricity safely securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

We know people are central to building a better future and we are seeking new talent to join our Mid Wales & Dee Valley Delivery Team.

The Project Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient provision of Network Investment projects with strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network.

What youll be doing

As a Project Manager you will:

• Deliver district targets & milestones outputs in line with financial regulatory and business plan objectives whilst optimising return through incentive mechanisms.

• Support delivery of planned & reactive outputs and ensure network resilience is maintained through active customer and stakeholder engagement.

• Drive robust project plans from the team to facilitate business deliverables in line with district and licence plans which are devised to minimise outages to efficient and effective delivery of operational performance targets whilst demonstrating changes to drive improvements where appropriate such as; Customer minutes lost customer interruptions restoration time; Broad Measure of Customer Satisfaction; Guaranteed Standards; Utilisation of equipment & drive continual performance improvement through analysis of process & outputs working closely with the central licence teams to understand programme position & risks.

• Integrate asset stewardship and ownership values through sound engineering principles and coordinated planning and delivery activities to improve integrity safety and longevity of the electrical network.

• Continuously support & develop the skills knowledge and behaviours amongst the team through the mentoring and training of all team members graduates and the integration of Operational Excellence principles in all undertakings.

• Ensure the accurate and timely capture and recording of data within corporate systems and ensuring excellent housekeeping across the team for all corporate data actions such as; volumes closures commercials audits etc.

• Be responsible for the quality and financial assurance of projects delivered by the team

• Contribute to robust governance & commercial rigor around any turn-key deliverables provided by service partners including performance contract obligations audits safety & compliance and cost.

• Establish and maintain suitable governance within the team to track programme position (costs volumes & dates) with consideration to both district targets & milestones and unit costs.

What youll bring

You will have well-developed customer service negotiation and communications skills along with excellent organisation and time management experience. Being able to make balanced decisions considering all relevant information and consulting with key stakeholders is important for this role along with the following:

• Project or programme management experience with a strong performance ethos and a track record of driving and delivering projects and initiatives.

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms.

• General contract commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery ensuring maximum return on investment.

• Track record of effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management.

• Ability to communicate and present information effectively at all levels.

• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgement to determine optimal solution

• Technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role up to and including 33kV is desirable

• Experience either directly or indirectly managing & leading people is desirable.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate as a minimum:

• Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience

• Proven experience in the delivery & project management of engineering projects including both planned & reactive works.

• Solid computer literacy and the ability to use various Microsoft Office apps such as Word Excel Project Powerpoint etc.

• Willingness to travel as required.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to Smartsave financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously. Were investing >5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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