Assistant Project Manager

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible benefits

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the construction and commissioning of a major transmission Overhead Line Project in Scotland. The role expects 50% office presence in Perth or Inverness with travel to Caithness and other offices for meetings.

You will manage safety, governance and contract administration across the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering/construction and experience in regulated utilities, with strong planning, coordination

Qualifications

• Understanding of project management principles and CDM Regulations.
• Experience in transmission/energy utilities projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and governance structures.
• Strong organisation and communication to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe delivery of projects and promote health, safety and environmental standards.
• Assist planning, monitoring and control of project activities to meet time, budget and quality.
• Support commercial activities including NEC contract administration and change control.
• Apply project governance and reporting standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Undertake pre-construction and delivery activities, site visits, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Planning & scheduling

CDM regulations

NEC contracts

Education

Engineering or construction degree

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Base Location

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Perth or Inverness

Salary

£36,200 - £54,400 + 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

The role

We require an Assistant Project Manager to support the construction and commissioning of a major transmission Overhead Line Project. You'll play an important part in delivering the ASTI Loch Buidhe to Spittal Overhead Line Project (OHL), the installation of a new 400Kv OHL helping us create a safe, reliable network for the communities we serve.

Although this role can be based out of Perth or Inverness, it is expected that regular travel (at least 2 - 3 times a month) will be required to the Caithness area as well as travel to any of the main offices for regular team meetings. During the Construction period attendance will be required 2-3 days per week.

You will

• Support the safe delivery of projects, promoting best practice in health, safety and environmental performance and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and SSE's safety standards.
• Assist with the planning, monitoring and control of project activities and work packages, helping to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Support commercial and contractual activities, including NEC contract administration, contractor management and change control processes.
• Apply recognised project management processes, governance arrangements, reporting standards and tools throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with SSE's Large Capital Projects Governance Framework.
• Undertake pre-construction and project delivery activities, including site visits, progress monitoring, stakeholder engagement, risk and opportunity management, issue resolution and responding to technical queries.

You have

• A good understanding of project management principles and practices, supported by a qualification in engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting the delivery of projects within the transmission, construction, energy, utilities or other regulated sectors, gained within client, consultancy, contractor or subcontractor environments.
• An understanding of engineering or construction activities and associated health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Commercial awareness and experience of project governance, reporting and contract administration, ideally within an NEC contract environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate stakeholders and drive actions through to completion.

A full, current driving licence, with the ability to travel and attend site regularly.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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 shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 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.