Assistant Project Manager

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking Assistant Project Managers to deliver High Voltage Direct Current projects. This permanent, full-time role involves overseeing project activities within a team framework, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing services

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of construction practices.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, keeping stakeholder expectations at the forefront.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Manage project documentation including RFI’s and change events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Construction Knowledge

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Due to the location and scale of our projects, there is a requirement for the APM to be on site weekly for 2-3 days overseeing both construction and safety, health, welfare and environment requirements of the project.

Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + 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

We are looking for Assistant Project Managers to join our SSEN Transmission Delivery Team to deliver our High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects within our Pathway to 2030 Programme. Reporting into the Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Management team for the delivery of a civils and/or building package of works in relation to one of our onshore Converter stations. This will include working within a multi-disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework.

As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to grow into a Project Manager role by participating in the full project lifecycle.

You will

• Work alongside the Project Manager to coordinate project activities, keeping stakeholder expectations and SSE leadership values at the forefront.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing standards, championing SSEs Golden Rules.
• Support scheduling, budget and cost tracking to ensure projects remain on programme and within budget.
• Interface with contractors, design teams and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage project documentation including RFI’s, change events and submittals.
  
  

You have

• Knowledge and understanding of construction practices. Prior delivery of AC substations, HVDC Stations or high-performance buildings, preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other key relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbally along with capability to represent SHE Transmission with outside organisations.
• NEC 3 contract administration awareness.
  
  

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 [e-mail] 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.