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About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work. However, your base 'home' location must be one of our SSE offices across Scotland (Inverness/Aberdeen/Perth). Projects are based in Inverness, Caithness, Sutherland, Moray, and Aberdeenshire areas, where site presence is required.
If interested in relocating to the 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 construction phases on exciting large capital projects to support Scotland's Net Zero ambitions. These projects vary in scale and complexity, with typical project values ranging from £20m - £500m+. Our Pathway to 2030 portfolio includes 4 discrete schemes, with 2 schemes based around Inverness for which we are actively recruiting:
* Beauly to Spittal - North Highlands
* Beauly to Peterhead - North East
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 safe delivery to programme, cost, and quality.
* Ensuring the project adheres to our Safety Management Systems, best practices, and the SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes.
* Demonstrating 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.
* A driving licence is required due to the location of our projects, and a willingness to travel to 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. 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. 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 shirley-anne.o'Connor@sse.com / 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.
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