Project Manager

Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, or Perth. We would also be interested in applications from individuals in the Western Isles where the projects are located.

Salary: £50,100 – £75,100 + 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

The role

SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery Team is currently recruiting for a Delivery Project Manager to deliver various high value AC projects as part of the Western Isles portfolio to directly facilitate Scotland’s ambitions to meet Net Zero. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the project’s scope, schedule and cost to ensure the project is delivered safely and in line with the business case.

The scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will likely be opportunities for progression within the business.

Check out our projects portfolio – https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/project-map?view=list

You Will

– Lead and empower the SSENT project team via matrix management, working with our external contractors to ensure we deliver project excellence and uphold our promises.

– Be responsible for the delivery of large capital projects, ensuring that these are delivered safely and on time, while meeting cost and quality targets.

– 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 charter and the CDM regulations.

– Ensure the project adheres to our Safety Management Systems, best practices and the SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes.

– Provide leadership and demonstrate our core values where safety is paramount to everything we do.

You have

– A proven track record of safely delivering packages of work or projects to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector.

– A passion for safety, with an understanding of project management methodology and practice to lead a multi-discipline team to success coupled with an engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience is required.

– Engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

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

– An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams and locations.

Regular onsite presence is expected during execution phases so a driving licence is required.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Stephanie at or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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