Senior Project Manager – Depot Delivery (Scotland)

SSE; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Family benefits

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Transmission Capital Delivery team in Scotland to lead the construction and delivery of a complex depot project as part of the Pathway to 2030 investment programme.

You will oversee internal and external multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery while managing stakeholders and governance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in project management, engineering or construction with knowledge of health and safety regulations including CDM.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a collaborative leadership style.
• Contract management experience (NEC3 preferred) with cost forecasting and integrated project programmes.
• Experience delivering major civil/building projects, ideally in electricity transmission.
• Experience in line management, with the ability to lead, nurture and guide individuals.
• Willingness to travel to site, typically spending 2–3 days per week on location during active construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead SSE project teams and coordinate external contractors to deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to the required quality.
• Manage the development and construction phases of large capital projects, ensuring full governance and regulatory obligations.
• Apply SSE’s Safety Management Systems, best practice and governance throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear communication and informed decision making.
• Provide leadership, coaching and direction to team members, supporting performance and professional development.

Job description

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Transmission Capital Delivery team in Scotland to lead the construction and delivery of a complex depot project as part of the Pathway to 2030 investment programme.

You will oversee internal and external multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery while managing stakeholders and governance across the project lifecycle.