Head of Resource Management & Project Coordination

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Head of Resourcing, Planning and Project Coordination to lead a high-performing team and ensure efficient resource management. The role offers a salary range of £66,100 - £99,100 and includes a range of benefits. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess significant leadership and coordination experience. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in resource and project coordination, including forecasting and utilisation frameworks.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to engage Executive Management and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team to manage resource forecasting and allocation.
• Oversee the standardisation of project coordination processes.
• Implement digital tools and best-practice processes.

Skills

Resource and project coordination

Forecasting and demand management

Strong digital and analytical capability

Senior leadership experience

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, Resource Planning

Tools

Enterprise resource planning platforms

Job description

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

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + 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

As SSEN Transmission delivers a multi £bn portfolio of major infrastructure projects to enable low carbon energy, strengthen the UK's electricity network, and achieve Net Zero, we've established a new Project Services function to provide the governance, insight, and expertise that underpin successful delivery.

As Head of Resourcing, Planning and Project Coordination, you will lead a high performing team to manage resource forecasting, allocation, and utilisation, while standardising project coordination across the portfolio. Working closely with directorate leads and executive stakeholders, you will ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time, driving operational efficiency, insight‑led decision making, and consistent delivery across major projects.

You will

• Lead and embed SHE principles across resource management and project coordination, ensuring a safe, compliant, and high‑performing working environment.
• Oversee forecasting, demand management, allocation, utilisation, and onboarding/offboarding to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
• Define and maintain scalable, consistent coordination processes that support smooth project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness across the portfolio.
• Build a high‑performing Resource Management and Project Coordination function, providing strategic direction, capability development, and a collaborative, delivery focused culture.
• Implement digital tools, automation, and best‑practice processes, while engaging stakeholders to enhance efficiency, insight, and overall functional maturity.

You have

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, Resource Planning, or a related discipline.
• Proven expertise in resource and project coordination, including forecasting, utilisation frameworks, contingent workforce governance, and scaling standardised processes across major programmes.
• Strong digital and analytical capability, with experience in enterprise resource planning platforms, data analysis, performance reporting, and integration with HR, Finance, and Commercial systems.
• Senior leadership experience in complex, high value delivery environments, managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with confidence in engaging Executive Management, Boards, and senior stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision making.

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 [e-mail] or 01738 351671 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.

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