Project Assurance Analyst

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness

Salary: £33,500 - £50,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSEN are looking to recruit a Project Assurance Analyst as part of the Large Capital Delivery (LCD) team, focused on delivery of major projects in our license areas over the next price control period. In this position the successful candidate will be responsible for:

- Reviewing the Assurance, Quality, and Governance Management frameworks, associated procedures, processes and systems.

- Governance and compliance associated with Assurance, Quality and Governance in LCD, including Managing Gate Review Processes from start to finish.

- Continual review of the LCD 'Portfolio, Programme and Project Governance'. Verifying application and effectiveness of key governance activities and documentation including assessing the health of projects and reporting.

- Supply chain Quality Management.

- Lead the interface for Large Capital Delivery Project Services on Quality, Assurance and Governance.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Proven understanding and experience of Project Assurance and governance, with ability to advise on the development and application of effective control environment improvements.

- Excellent and effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability and tact to impact and influence positively at functional levels. 

- Effective planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple planning cycles and assurance checks.

- Collaborative team player, able to work across disciplines and with colleagues ensuring collective accountability and individual responsibility for task ownership is clear and objectives are delivered.

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on 01738 341514.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.