Total 77 business management project planning job vacancies in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

The Projects Team is responsible for developing, planning and managing a variety of City Development and Infrastructure Projects which will positively impact the sustainable economic growth of Aberdeen City and its region, particularly in relation to energy and energy transition. Responsibilities of the Project Officer within the Projects Team include the management of projects from conception to delivery. The role is responsible to a Senior Project Officer, City Development.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline
• Project management qualification (desirable, not essential)

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in trans-national strategic European projects.
• Proven experience in developing strategy and policy.
• Proven experience in contract management and performance monitoring.
• Strong communication skills with experience in confidently delivering presentations,
leading meetings and handling negotiations
• Successful collaborative working with peers and multicultural teams, and engaging
stakeholders to achieve objectives
• Analysing information to produce concise briefing papers and reports
• Independently managing workload and competing priorities
• Competent user of ICT systems and all MS Office packages
• Experience of working on own initiative, without ongoing direct supervision

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Temporary, Full Time

Planner - G13 £39,289 - £44,387

Planning Trainee - G10 £28,206 - £30,708

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

Aberdeen is a forward looking and culturally vibrant City with a proud architectural heritage situated at the heart of a region with an enviable quality of life. The post holder will be responsible for a challenging and diverse caseload of planning applications as part of the Development Management Team which also includes the Masterplanning, Design and Conservation Team. Appointment will be at Planner or Planning Trainee level dependent on interview, experience and qualifications. Trainees will have the opportunity of moving from Trainee to Planner grade upon obtaining RTPI membership and demonstrating sufficient experience, knowledge and aptitude.

Responsible to a Team Leader, dealing with planning and related applications as part of a team caring for the built and natural environment and creating the conditions for growth for Aberdeen through the development and implementation of an up-to-date and long-term land use and transportation planning framework and related matters to comply with statutory requirements.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Planner

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (eg. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design etc);
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Planning Trainee

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (eg. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design etc);

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Planner

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Working in partnership
• Ability to work well with colleagues to achieve objectives.

Planning Trainee

• Analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Ability to work well with colleagues.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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About the Role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team working to deliver the Eastern Green Link HVDC scheme. The project, connecting Scotland and England to support the transfer of renewable electricity to key UK centres of demand, forms one of the largest which SSEN Transmission are involved with over the next decade, comprising High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Convertor Stations, subsea cable installation and AC connections at either end of the system.

Due to the scale, complex nature, and accelerated requirements, we are implementing an innovative strategy for the delivery of this project and are building our team to ensure success.

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join the Converter Stations work package, focussed on the delivery of infrastructure at both ends of the subsea link at Peterhead and Lincolnshire. This offers not only the prospect of joining the largest project ever to be developed on the UK transmission network, but also an opportunity to grow and enhance your career at the cutting edge of the journey to Net Zero.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role will be:

- Supporting the Lead Project Manager in the development of the HVDC infrastructure work package from tendering through to execution.

- Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling projects or packages in line with Project Execution Plans to ensure that these are executed to cost, schedule and quality.

- Accountable for commercial aspects of delivery including FIDIC contract management, ensuring that any disputes are escalated as appropriate for resolution. Accountable to the business for the budget and delivery of the project / package within this. Packages will be more than £100m in value.

- Ensuring the use of recognised project management processes, reporting, methods, techniques and tools.

- Provide leadership working within a multidisciplinary team. Lead teams, ensuring competence, motivation, and organisation to deliver consistent excellence. Take line management and mentoring responsibility for your direct reports to ensure they perform to their required duties and are given all available opportunity to develop.

What do I need?

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

- A proven track record of leading and safely delivering projects or programmes of work through the whole lifecycle to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Energy, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector - HVDC experience is beneficial.

- An engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience.

- Thorough engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

- Commercially astute, with sound knowledge and experience of negotiating, administering, and managing FIDIC Contracts.

- Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for project and/or programmes of work in a regulated environment, with prior delivery budget responsibilities of over £50m.

- Experience in the delivery of disaggregated contracts managing complex interfaces.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Stephanie at or 01738 342963.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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About the Role

Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

We can offer relocation support should you be located in the UK but willing to relocate to Scotland.

Salary: c£50,000 (DOE) + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options available. Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.

What is the Role

SSEN Transmission is responsible for building and reinforcing the network infrastructure including connecting all renewable energy generated in the North of Scotland, islands and offshore to achieve NetZero.

Due to the continuing growth of our business and vast portfolio of projects, SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for a P6 Planning Engineer to join our ever-growing team in a hybrid working role to support your work/life balance.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

- Planning projects within Transmission, including producing and managing programmes. You will have practical field experience with planning & scheduling.

- Provide planning support across the full project lifecycle.

- Produce and maintain client perspective programmes that support the project work processes, milestones and deadlines.

- Liaise with project teams, contractors, site management and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle to effectively report on project progress.

- Provide reporting and feedback to project and business group management that are appropriate to the project needs and the client requirements.

What do I need?

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

- Previous experience in using Primavera P6 on Large Capital Projects.

- Desirable awareness of NEC3 Contract management, but not essential.

- Demonstrable ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Working knowledge of Standard Microsoft 365 Office Suite.

- A can-do attitude focused on contributing to a positive working environment.

The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with the occasional overnight stay. Therefore, a driving licence is required.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Shirley on 01738 351976.

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.

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer Flexible First approach to work, and these roles are no exception. We will however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices across Scotland (Inverness/Aberdeen/Glasgow). Projects are based in Inverness, Caithness, Sutherland, Moray and Aberdeenshire areas, where site presence is required.

If interested in relocating to North of Scotland, a relocation allowance may also be available subject to eligibility criteria.

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

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

We have fantastic opportunities for Project Managers to join the SSEN Transmission Capital Delivery team and lead projects in the customer connections team. These are of varying scale and complexity with typical project values ranging from £1m - £50m+.

The key responsibilities involved include: 

- Leading the SSE team and managing multiple external contractors, to ensure project excellence is achieved and we deliver on our promises.

- Managing the development and execution of capital projects, ensuring the safe delivery to programme, cost and the necessary quality.

- Ensuring the project adheres to our Safety Management Systems, best practices and the SSE Governance processes.

- Demonstrating alignment with the SSE Safety culture and core values.

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

- A strong project management, engineering or construction background and understanding of applicable health and safety regulations including CDM regulations.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proven track record in the successful delivery of large projects.

- Contractual management experience (NEC3 experience is preferable), with the ability to forecast and control costs as well as develop and manage integrated project programmes.

- Due to the location of our projects, there is a need to have a driving licence and, for delivery focussed roles, a willingness to travel to site and be on site for 2-3 days a week during construction.

- Experience managing large electricity transmission projects is desirable. Experience in managing major projects from other industries, coupled with the desire and ability to learn quickly will be considered.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Shirley on 01738 351976.

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.

About the Roles

Base Location: Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery Team are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Delivery Manager to deliver various Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects before 2030 regulatory deadlines to directly facilitate Scotland's ambitions to meet Net-Zero.

The projects are primarily subsea HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current) links and due to the scale, complex nature, and accelerated requirements, we are implementing an innovative disaggregated delivery strategy. As the scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, this means there will likely be opportunities for career progression within the business. Due to the nature of the project packages, experience of civil engineering activities associated with underground cable installation is particularly desirable.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role will be:

- Accountable to the Business for the safety, health and wellbeing of all personnel, and for environmental aspects of those Transmission projects activities being managed, including compliance with our framework behaviour charters and the CDM regulations.

- Planning, Monitoring, and Controlling projects or packages in line with Project Execution Plans to ensure that these are executed to cost, schedule and quality.

- Accountable for all commercial aspects of delivery including contract negotiation, contract awards, and NEC contract management, ensuring that any disputes are escalated as appropriate for resolution. Accountable to the business for the budget and delivery of the project / package within this. Packages will be more than £100m in value.

- Ensuring the use of recognised project management processes, reporting, methods, techniques and tools, in particular the application of our Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance Framework Manual.

- Provide leadership and demonstrate our core values. Lead large teams, ensuring these are highly competent, well-motivated, and organised to deliver consistent excellence. Take line management and mentoring responsibility for your direct reports to ensure they perform to their required duties and are given all available opportunity to develop.

What do I need?

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

- A proven track record of leading and safely delivering projects or programmes of work to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Energy, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector.

- An engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience is required.

- Thorough engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

- Commercially astute, with sound knowledge and experience of negotiating, administering, and managing NEC Contracts with a recognised NEC qualification/registration is critical.

- Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for project and/or programmes of work in a regulated environment, with prior delivery budget responsibilities of over £20m.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Stephanie on 01738 342963.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be close to one of our SSEN offices or depots at Glasgow, Aberdeen, Huntly, Peterhead, Arbroath, Montrose, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban, Fort William, Kyle of Lochalsh or Elgin

Salary: £49,559 - £56,757 + car / car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEN Distribution's subsea cable team is a key part of its operations in the north of Scotland - responsible for monitoring the submarine cable network that provides power supplies from the mainland to 60 Scottish Islands, including the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Arran and the Orkney Islands

Reporting to the Lead Submarine Cable Design Engineer and relevant Project Managers, you will support the delivery of engineering elements of the projects from the preliminary route identification through to the development of the detailed design and cable installation and commissioning.

With a priority on safety and the environment, you will have technical and design responsibilities within:

- Submarine Cable procurement and Submarine Cable route design, including desktop feasibility study, cable burial risk assessment, on bottom stability analysis and UXO risk assessment.

- Preparing pre-construction information and scopes for all aspects of the works in line with SSEN's specification and industry best standard.

- Managing technical aspects of contractors, from delivering survey data, to report generation, through to cable installation.

- Technical support to the wider subsea team, procurement and commercial, environmental and consents.

- Internal design governance processes, including design management and design risk.

What do I need?

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

- Experience of submarine power cable landfall assessments, route engineering, design analysis and specifying methods of cable installation, burial and protection, based on marine survey data and experience of route engineering design with GIS and drawing packages.

- Knowledge of submarine power cable installation, both in deep and shallow waters, and aspects that may affect the cable integrity during installation and operation. 

- Experience of preparing and managing tender packages for submarine power cable works, including installation and marine surveys.

- Experience in considering stakeholder views within the design development and experience of onshore cable route assessment for subsequent connection of the submarine cable to the distribution network is desirable

- Applicable Engineering degree qualified or equivalent experience.

A full driving licence is required for this role. 

About our Business

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.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Fiona on 01738 340954.

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.

Job Description

Undertake a wide variety of complex business analysis techniques and activities across the Council by effectively communicating and collaborating with al Services to analyse information needs, functional requirements and to support business efficiencies and change through the effective use of technology. Lead on the design, modelling development and implementation of new business solutions. Prepare business cases for strategic IT and business projects in alignment with the council’s digital strategy.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

Informal Enquiries to: Kerry Thorneycroft Tel: 01467 536082

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here.  Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk 

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About the role

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth

Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

To help achieve our Network for Net Zero RIIO-T2 and Pathway to 2030 business plan we are looking for an Innovation Project Manager who will manage the delivery of technical innovations through an innovation project life-cycle.

The key responsibilities of this role are expected to be:

- Scoping and development, idea shaping and business case development, product development and testing to allow innovations to become business as usual. Ensuring that all technical innovation projects are effectively managed to ensure they meet all required technical and business requirements in the required timescales.

- Regularly report on the progress and challenges for each project being worked on and track the delivery into BAU

- Carry our financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting regarding programme delivery and track benefits realisation ensuring performance at all stages is reported

- Work with all key Stakeholders internally and externally to develop ideas from concept to completion, managing Subject Matter Experts, suppliers and project teams

- Manage the risk register for each innovation ensuring key technology risks are identified and managed ensuring adherence with all safety, regulatory, and compliance obligations.

What do I need?

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

- A degree in a relevant engineering discipline with a strong multi-disciplinary business background and experience.

- Experience in R&D and innovation projects including experience in managing the full project life-cycle from concept through delivery to completion.

- Strong organisation and project management skills, ideally including a PRINCE 2 or AMP Project Management qualification with the ability to plan, programme, prioritise and manage multiple innovation projects, co-ordinating input from Subject Matter Experts, stakeholders, consultants, and suppliers to achieve demanding targets and deadlines.

- Proficient in O365 particularly Excel, SharePoint, and MS Project - experience of using databases and project management software tools would also be beneficial.

- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, to prepare clear and concise reports, including conclusions and clear recommendations, and confident presentation skills.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 Iona on 01738 344049.

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.

A well-established independent Opticians based in Fraserburgh are looking to recruit a full time Optometrist to become a Joint Venture Partner.

This is a thriving practice which has gone from strength to strength. It has a long standing reputation in the area for its high levels of patient care and professionalism.

Optometrist - Role

• Well established independent Opticians
• Spacious modern environment
• Loyal patient base of all ages
• Focus on patient care
• Access to advanced equipment -Topcon OCT, Optomap
• Development opportunities - Additional accreditations
• Constant investment into training and advanced equipment
• High level of clinical freedom
• Looking for a joint venture partner to become a Director/Shareholder
• You will have support from head office - Marketing, HR, Finance, IT, Legal, Buying, Dedicated Practice Mentor
• You will lead, shape and develop your practice team and be free to craft a truly unique experience for your patients
• All financial aspects will be discussed upfront - The practice is currently profitable and will see growing returns over time
• Salary between £50,000 to £60,000 plus dividends
• Relocation package available

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Must be willing to buy into the practice and become a Joint Venture Partner
• Ambitious
• Natural leader
• Excellent communications and organisational skills

If you have ever thought about owning your practice this would be an outstanding opportunity. We can help facilitate a conversation with the company to find out more about the JVP works.

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.

Dignity is looking for entrepreneurially-minded influencers to join us as we continue our journey of growth, as Business Leaders. We want to empower you and provide you with all the tools to manage and run one of our funeral businesses as if it were your own. In return, we will provide you with full autonomy and will be supported, assisted, coached, and mentored but ultimately you will have responsibility for running one of our funeral businesses and influencing your team. Dignity seeks to build strong and growing positions in its communities and your goal will be to achieve that with your business.

Our valued colleagues deliver a selfless and empathetic service for our valued customers; true unsung heroes, our staff members are in the background and operating to the highest of standards. We are incredibly proud of the care and compassion they exude daily ensuring that our customers are supported at very difficult times, always to the highest of standards.

An opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Business Leader at Gordon & Watsons Funeral Directors, Aberdeen.

Our Business Leaders are responsible for providing team support and guiding our customers through the end-of-life journey, ensuring excellent service within our Crematoria and Funeral Brands. Alongside this, they are also responsible for developing and empowering their teams, whilst growing brand awareness and profitability within the communities they serve, in line with our long-term strategy.

Let us ask you…

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?

Do you care about your community?

Are you passionate about people development?

If you enjoy business management, providing team guidance, and serving your community, then a Business Leader role at Dignity could be for you!

“We strive to be the most trusted, respected, and valued end-of-life provider in the UK, and the most inspirational and rewarding employer for those who serve this goal.”

This is an opportunity to step into an extremely rewarding role as you utilise all your existing skills, enable a truly outstanding team and ultimately feel the immense pride we do in the support we give to our families. Let us empower your career as you put your business management skills to the test.

What is it to be Business Leader with Dignity?

• You will coordinate by example to be a bastion of Dignity values.
• We will provide you with the freedom to build and execute a long-term business plan for the brand.
• Oversee all network sites and/or resources to support service delivery and fulfilment as efficiently as possible to ensure the lowest cost of operation.
• Continuously monitor the local and wider market competition.
• Collaborate horizontally across the region to share best practices.
• Review ways of working and ensure continuous improvements are considered and changes implemented.
• Collaborate with other areas of the business to maximise service, productivity, and marketing opportunities.
• Create a positive, engaging, and inclusive working environment, resolving conflict efficiently and in line with company processes.
• Manage a designated budget ensuring that value for money is achieved in all circumstances through monitoring and control of expenditure.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Previous management, supervisory or team management experience.
• Comfortable being uncomfortable, with self-discipline, enthusiasm, and the ability to inspire your team.
• Act as a role model to your team, protecting your brand through problem-solving and process management whilst consistently growing your people.
• The ability to influence, build and maintain long-term relationships both within stakeholder management and working within your local community.
• A strong commercial acumen.
• The ability to work collaboratively to enhance and develop your brand.
• Full UK Driving License (ideally) – site travel to meetings and in the local community will be needed

What do you get?

• Annual salary up to £36,000
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
• BUPA Private Healthcare (Self)
• 3 months full sick pay
• Life Assurance X2 salary
• Pension Scheme
• Other discretionary company discounts
• Access to our Apprentice and Development Courses to further your career

What are the next steps?

If you are interested in learning more about Dignity Plc, please feel free to visit our website at https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk. Alternatively, to be considered for this role, please submit your application via the ‘apply’ button, where a member of our resourcing team will review your application.

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and on-boarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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About the Role

Base Location: Aberdeen

Salary: £35,142 - £40,246 + company car + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

As a project coordinator your duties and responsibilities include:

- Manage the co-ordination of projects within the desired timescales, costs and ensuring customer satisfaction.

- Responsible to deliver excellent customer service.

- Assist Project Managers with completion of all required reporting functions associated to the works including finances, regulatory reporting, project specifics and communication with the customers.

- Providing support to both our customers and delivery partners to ensure the projects proceed efficiently.

What do I need?

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

- Basic technical knowledge of the distribution network.

- Previous experience working in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential.

- A 'can-do' attitude and excellent team working skills are essential.

- A solid background in customer service.

- A high appreciation for safety in everything you do, and work with your team to promote a strong safety culture

- Proficient in common office programmes such as word processors, spreadsheets, data entry etc.

About our Business

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.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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 on 01738 340954.

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.

About the Role

Base Location: Any SSEN location including Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Perth, Reading, Oxford, Portsmouth, Slough, Swindon and Poole

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available | 2/3 days in Reading area every 2 weeks required

As Project Planner at SSEN, your role is pivotal in our new large capital delivery function. Leveraging your planning and stakeholder management expertise, you will be crafting detailed schedules for new and existing projects in Primavera P6, integrating multiple schedules into one master plan, and guiding projects through to successful completion by managing timelines and resources effectively.

This will include:

- Develop and maintain comprehensive programme planning schedules using Primavera P6 for a variety of projects.

- Produce integrated master schedules that combine schedules from contractors and suppliers, ensuring seamless project flow.

- Manage the critical path for projects, ensuring that potential delays are identified early and mitigated.

- Generate clear and concise reports for senior management to aid in decision making.

- Support programme baseline management and change control throughout the project lifecycle.

What do I need

To excel in this role, you will need:

- Proven project planning experience in multi-contract engineering and construction projects, and building integrated complex activity networks.

- Ability to collaborate with managers and contractors to optimize schedules and resolve any conflict points.

- Extensive experience and proficiency in using Primavera P6.

- Expertise in performing delay analysis and evaluating schedule implications of contractor claims.

- Sound commercial awareness, particularly with construction contracting structures such as NEC3/4.

About our Business

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.

What's in it for you?

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.

What happens now?

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.

We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands that in the UK includes household names such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, we’ve grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. With a $35 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members and over 2.3 million vehicles across 95 countries, we’re here to advance the world, one journey at a time. Imagine what we could do for your career?

Join us, and after an initial virtual classroom-based orientation session, you’ll be assigned to a branch office for hands-on business training. Here you will learn valuable business skills from capable mentors who were once in your shoes. That’s because nearly all of our full-time employees started as a graduate in our Management Training Programme, including our current CEO.

This allows everyone to learn our business from the ground up and to understand how they play a significant role in seeing it succeed. Our promote-from-within culture ensures that you’ll have a well-rounded training experience and learn skills in management, finance, operations, sales and customer service.

As you progress, increasingly more opportunities will become available to you. You can choose, as most people do, to continue your rewarding ascent within our Rental Operations managerial track. Then - in as little as two years from joining as a graduate - you could become a Branch Manager, in charge of your own team and your own profits. Or you can explore one of many other exciting options within Enterprise including Human Resources, Accounting, Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing and more.

What is certain is that we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be, and diversity is a priority in all areas of our business. We have been included in The Times list of Top 50 Employers for Women for seventeen years, as well as Stonewall’s index of Top 100 employers for LGBT inclusion in the workplace. We have also been recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, currently rank tenth in the Social Mobility Employer Index as well as being named a Race Equality Responsible Business Champion by BITC.

Enterprise Mobility is also still family-owned – our CEO Chrissy Taylor is the third generation of the Taylor family to run the company. This allows us to look forward even more confidently to the future, providing the stability we need to pursue the long-term good for our business, our employees and our customers, even in these challenging times.

As a Graduate Management Trainee, you are empowered to make business decisions that greatly affect your career as well as the bottom line. You’ll gain responsibility for developing new business and maintaining current relationships. You’ll be responsible for understanding cost control, reading your branch’s P&L statement and understanding what it takes to run a profitable business. You will also learn how to deliver exceptional customer service.

We will teach you how to effectively communicate, influence, and interact with all types of customers, vendors, and colleagues. You’ll learn proper sales techniques, problem solving strategies and conflict management. Those skills will provide you with the opportunity to market to local business partners and build solid, long lasting relationships with key business decision makers. In your development to become a successful manager at Enterprise, you’ll learn how to mentor, train, develop, manage and promote staff of your own. In turn, we’ll reward your development with pay increases and opportunities for continued promotions.

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, professional experience can be substituted if applicable.
• You must have a full manual UK or EU driving licence, but we do make accommodations for applicants who don’t drive due to a disability.
• No drug or alcohol related offence on driving record within the last five years is permitted.

Additional Information

• Regardless of your socio-economic background, university attended, subject studied and degree attained, Enterprise will always look at how you perform against our competencies and will judge you on that alone.
• Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in our recruitment process.
• Please limit your application to only one job posting based on where you live and/or plan to work. Applying to multiple locations will delay your application being processed.
• This job posting is for applications within the following location(s): Aberdeen