Assistant Project Manager, Skye Transmission Build

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SSE plc in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the construction and commissioning of a major transmission overhead line project between Fort Augustus and the Isle of Skye. The role bases from Scottish locations with three on-site days per week.

You will apply project management processes, manage risks and stakeholders, and support NEC contract administration while ensuring safety and quality standards across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project management principles and practices.
• Experience delivering projects in transmission/construction/energy/utilities sectors.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support safe delivery of projects, promote health, safety and environmental performance and ensure CDM compliance.
• Assist planning, monitoring and control of project activities to deliver on time, within budget and to required quality.
• Support NEC contract administration, contractor management and change control processes.
• Apply governance, reporting standards and tools throughout the project lifecycle.
• Undertake pre-construction and delivery activities including site visits, stakeholder engagement, risk management and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Governance & reporting

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

SSE plc in Scotland is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the construction and commissioning of a major transmission overhead line project between Fort Augustus and the Isle of Skye. The role bases from Scottish locations with three on-site days per week.

You will apply project management processes, manage risks and stakeholders, and support NEC contract administration while ensuring safety and quality standards across the lifecycle.