Project Coordinator (m/w/d)

Job Description

This role sits within the Faults & Operations team (Mid Cheshire District) and reports directly to the Head of Delivery.

The Project Coordinator works within the frontline district team facilitating and co-ordinating all aspects of the repair of HV and LV faults and assists in the delivery of minor investment works in association with the district engineers. Provides an important interface with contractors and internal stakeholders to assist in the coordination & delivery of outputs, including all associated system/SAP processes such as release of orders, project closure and payment/volume confirmations.

The role will require liaising with other functional business departments, examples include commercial & performance, smart grid operations, network planning & regulation and licence programmes. In addition, good relationships with wider district teams are pivotal, such as delivery team leaders to ensure efficient and effective use off all direct staff.

Other duties would include fault cost & data analysis, supporting the delivery of other work programmes needing to make use of 1st response/field teams, managing SAP workflows/confirmations, supporting EAC roles where suitable, and logistical support for fault management

What you'll be doing

• Contributes as an effective member of the District operations/delivery team
• Day to day, coordination of fault repairs and minor investment works.
• Coordination & ownership of all SAP/System duties associated to the role.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered within timescales and to costs.
• Co-ordination of field staff/material requirements etc.
• Effective escalation and communication with engineers & team leaders.
• Work towards a zero-accident culture and lead by example.
• Deliver excellent customer service and actively promote customer service standards within area of responsibility
• Comply with site and workplace audits.
• Zero accident rate achieved & carries out tasks in accordance with Energy Networks safety rules.
• Enable progression of other work streams through effective planning and use of field staff logistically & geographically.

What you'll bring

• Developed customer service skills and appreciation of BMCS.
• Some knowledge of the electrical network & network management systems.
• Contract management skills and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
• Developed negotiation, communication and people coordination skills.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Working knowledge of SAP & other corporate systems.
• Enthusiastic and flexible individual with drive to succeed and self-motivated.
• Effective decision maker.
• Ability to deliver objectives without compromising on safety, quality or customer service.
• Good organisation and time management skills.
• Knowledge of district cable laying contract would be beneficial but not essential.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience managing/coordinating or owning programmes of work.
• Comfortable looking at data and using corporate IT systems.
• Computer literacy - e.g. Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of company Health & Safety requirements and compliance.
• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices
• An effective and confident written and verbal communicator.

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.