Assistant Project Manager - Netherton Hvdc / Longside Ac Substation

Sse Enterprise; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the Longside AC 400kV/132kV substation project at Netherton Hub, Peterhead, Aberdeen. You will support delivery of civil, building and substation packages within a £600m+ programme alongside the Senior PM.

You will apply experience in execution-phase projects, safety management, NEC3 governance and stakeholder engagement to help meet cost, schedule and safety targets in a high‑performance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the delivery of execution phase capital projects.
• Experience with Safety management systems and CDM regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication with governance experience for large projects.
• Working towards or holding a professional PM membership/registration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the core focus and work in line with SSE safety licence.
• Deliver project packages within a £600m+ civil, building and substation scope as part of Netherton Hub.
• Apply NEC3 contract governance including interface management and change control.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, stakeholders and communities to support delivery.

Skills

Execution phase delivery

Safety management systems

NEC3 contract governance

Stakeholder management

Engineering/Project background

Education

Engineering/Construction/Project degree

PM membership or registration

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Netherton HVDC / Longside AC Substation

• Job Number: 559841
• Closing at: Nov 5 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: Aberdeen. Site Location Netherton Hub, Peterhead.

Salary: £36,200 - £54,400 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

Due to significant, sustained growth throughout the Business we have an exciting Assistant Project Manager role within the SSEN-T Offshore Delivery team directly contributing to the execution phase delivery of the Longside AC 400kV/132kV AC substation project located at Netherton Hub, Peterhead. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Project Manager this role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals wishing to progress their career in the Project Management of large scale capital projects in a high performance team.

You will

• Conduct your duties with safety at the heart of your role ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence – "if it's not safe, we don't do it.".
• Be a visible member of the Project Management team having responsibility for delivery of packages within a £600m+ civil, building, and substation project as part of the wider Netherton Hub, interfacing with internal project support functions and working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants.
• Ensure project objectives are achieved in line with approved cost, programme and safety targets conducting your duties in accordance with the NEC3 contract management provision for your delegated packages, including interface management and change control.
• Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and communities to support the sustainable delivery of the packages that you are responsible for.

You have

• Experience in the delivery of execution phase capital projects.
• Experience in working with Safety management systems, CDM regulations, planning/programme's, cost, risk, quality, design, consents, and ability to navigate your duties within the context of the agreed contractual provisions (NEC3).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with an understanding of project management systems and governance that facilitates the execution of large projects.
• An engineering, construction, or projects background with relevant qualification / degree or equivalent experience. You will preferably working towards or hold a professional membership or registration, in Project Management or similar.
• Site based delivery experience with a proactive & motivated approach that contributes to the successful delivery of your delegated packages of work.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 Hannah on / 01738 341147 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.