SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world.
Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
**Base Location**: Bilbao or Madrid, Spain or Rome, Italy are preferred locations.
Other base locations within Spain or Italy will be considered as regular travel will be required as part of the role.
**Salary**: Competitive depending on skills and experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
**Working Pattern**: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available
**About the role**
You will join a Renewables business that will lead activities across several Southern European countries (Spain, France, Italy and Greece, but open to others in the future) with our major Hub in Spain.
The working environment will be international, diverse, inclusive and in growth mode.
The main objectives are to develop, build and own renewable energy plants - mainly Wind Technology but also Solar, Storage and Hydro across Europe to achieve our Net Zero commitments.
Reporting to the Head of Construction of Southern Europe, as a Project Manager you will be responsible to build, develop and lead the project team in the projects located in Italy and Spain.
You will take the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, cost controlling, and handing over to Operations a Portfolio of Onshore Renewable Construction Projects throughout Europe ensuring that all projects are delivered safely, in a timely and cost-effective manner and to a high standard in line with SSE's framework.
**Main responsibilities may include**:
**_ During preparatory phase for construction_**
- You will support procurement activities in relation to the construction contract(s).
CAPEX estimations, program preparation and site visits.
- You will support Development and Engineering for the various studies for Balance of Plant (geotechnical studies, detailed layout, cabling, etc.)
in order to deliver the detailed design of the project.
- You will support Engineering in drafting the technical specifications based on the validated detailed design.
- Drive the development of construction strategy, preparation, tendering and award of construction packages and coordinate and steer the activities in the field to ensure safe installation in time and budget according to technical specification.
- To ensure that prior to issue all Construction contracts are robust and that scope of works, risk, quality, cost and programme requirements are clearly defined and understood and align with the project Business Case and that the project teams effectively manage the contracts during construction.
- You will support with definition of the specifications and the management of the tender phase in cooperation with the Procurement department for the following contracts:
- HSE Coordinator according to the country legal requirements
- Environmental/archaeological monitoring according to the country legal requirements
- Owner's Engineer service according to the company's specifications
- Any other contract necessary to fulfil the country's legal obligation during construction.
- You actively participate to the contract negotiations of the selected subcontractors and suppliers.
**_During Construction Phase_**
- Lead a team of project professionals, with responsibility for performance management, training, and ongoing development of team members.
- Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day management of the construction project; monitor and coordinate work performed by different departments being aligned with Construction Site Manager.
- Responsibility and support SSE Construction Site Manager for the safe and efficient on-site execution of projects on schedule, within budget, and to defined quality standards.
Effectively manage Project Delivery Risks & Opportunities in line with the SSE Governance framework.
- Lead Communication, Relations and Negotiations with contractor during Construction Phase.
- Manage all project resources, processes, systems, and controls and accurately and timeously report on projects.
- Responsible for the proper execution of different contracts for the project assigned to you in respect of the safety, budget, time and quality.
- Manage contractors and internal project teams delivering PV, batteries and wind projects.
- Drive and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization (e.g.
reduce lifetime costs, increase internal efficiency, Exchange of Be