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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large capital project portfolios exceeding £100 million, with a strong focus on risk management, health and safety, and compliance with NIS regulations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive continuous improvement in project execution and stakeholder engagement.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Capital Project ManagementRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementHealth And Safety ComplianceTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Budget AccountabilityProject ExecutionContract ManagementStrategic Business DirectionCommercial GovernanceContinuous ImprovementInnovation ManagementNIS Regulations KnowledgeCDM Regulations KnowledgeP&L Accountability
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationMotivational LeadershipCustomer Service Orientation
Certifications & Qualifications
National Security VettingSecurity Checked (SC) ClearanceProfessional Business Qualification (e.g., MBA)
Industry Keywords
Corporate ServicesHigh-Security SitesOperational SitesConstruction ProjectsHealth And Safety StandardsEnvironmental StandardsQuality StandardsMultidisciplinary TeamsContracting MechanismsGeographic Project Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee delivery of the Corporate Services portfolio of strategic projects, including office accommodation, operational sites, and high-security sites across the UK
- Manage annual capital budget accountability of £100 million
- Manage P&L accountability for the project portfolio and maximise returns on property and security investments
- Provide direction, development, and motivation to a high-performing team of over 100 internal and external staff
- Manage four direct reports across engineering, construction, project management, and commercial functions
- Deliver security solutions in accordance with NIS regulations, legislative requirements, and NPSA best practices
- Ensure effective risk management and mitigation throughout all project phases
- Maintain health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Develop executive-level relationships across SPEN, ScottishPower, Iberdrola, landowners, agents, specialists, suppliers, and contractors
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in project execution and coordination
- Represent Corporate Services in industry forums
- Manage over 40 contractors and ensure robust commercial governance for contractual arrangements
- Promote high levels of customer service and identify improvement initiatives for ScottishPower businesses
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified with professional business qualification (e.g., MBA)
- Significant experience managing capital project portfolios with values exceeding £100 million annually
- Demonstrated experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams of 100+ staff
- Must either hold National Security Vetting or be likely to achieve Security Checked (SC) level clearance
- Extensive experience of large capital project execution, including budget accountability for projects exceeding £50 million
- Experience defining strategic business direction and awareness of the role of Corporate Services within wider SP business
- Proven track record of successfully managing large teams with diverse skill sets through significant growth and organisational change
- Experience managing high-value contracts through different contracting mechanisms
- Detailed knowledge and experience of risk management, Health and Safety, and CDM regulations associated with major construction projects
- Experience managing multiple high-value construction projects across various geographic locations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial acumen with experience maximising returns through regulatory mechanisms
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery and organisational coordination
- Successful candidates must complete additional background checks and pass them
- Applicants who are not citizens of the country of the vacancy must comply with applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
Benefits
Comp & perks- Up to 40% bonus
- Car allowance
- Flexible working
- Pension scheme with double matching up to a company contribution of 10%
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers
- Carbon-reduction initiative support
- Electric Vehicle Schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Public transport season ticket loans
- Optional dental insurance
- Optional private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- Annual health assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts
- Employee deals on travel insurance
- Reasonable support or adjustments during recruiting processes
- Immigration support where required