Project Manager

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We’re proud to offer Flexible First approach to work, and this role no exception. We will however need your base ‘home’ location for this project to be one of our SSE offices in the North of Scotland (Inverness/Wick). Projects are based in Inverness, Caithness and Sutherland, where site presence is required.

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 a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join the SSEN Transmission Capital Delivery team and lead one of our critical Overhead Line projects in the construction phase in order to support Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions. Our Pathway to 2030 portfolio has 4 discrete schemes, with 1 scheme based around Inverness for which we are actively recruiting for:

Beauly to Spittal – North Highlands – SSEN Transmission (ssen-transmission.co.uk)

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 large 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 Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes.

– Demonstrate alignment with the SSE Safety culture and core values.

What do I need?

– 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 would be great but, experience in managing major projects from other industries, coupled with the desire and ability to learn quickly is equally valid.

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?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on 01738 351976.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal record and credit check.