Project Coordinator

Job Description

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.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you'll be doing

Working within the Ayrshire district team you will report into the Head of Delivery and will be responsible for delivering the safe provision of some of the following specific activities with strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network Customer Projects, Operations & Maintenance, Investment Projects.

You will deliver district business plan outputs in line with financial, regulatory and business plan objectives whilst optimising return through incentive mechanisms. Through active customer and stakeholder engagement, support delivery of robust communication activities to facilitate the delivery of project plans and deliverables affecting local communities, customers and stakeholders.

Deliver robust project plans to facilitate business deliverables in line with district and licence plans which are devised to minimize outages to customers.

Ensure efficient and effective delivery of performance targets as appropriate, such as:

• Customer Minutes Lost, Customer Interruptions
• Broad Measure of Customer Satisfaction
• Guaranteed Standards
• Time to Connect
• Other Incentive mechanisms
• Capital program delivery.

You'll deliver the relevant elements of the business plan, undertake some or all of the following activities, as required:

• Contract management,
• Project management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Environmental Engagement

What you'll bring

You will have you worked in a Programme/Project Coordinator role and have the experience of effective delivery of projects and initiatives.

You will have knowledge of the regulatory environment including relevant output and incentive mechanisms. To be successful in the role you will have general contract, commercial and regulatory awareness with the ability to balance effective and efficient customer service and project delivery, ensuring maximum return on investment, as well as effective stakeholder and customer service engagement and management experience.

Minimum Criteria

• Either a crafts qualification, apprenticeship, S/NVQ, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a project delivery role
• Relevant network construction and operational experience
• Computer literacy

What's 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, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's 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. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart 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 world's 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. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're 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, you'll 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 [email protected].

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.