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Lead Project Manager

SSE Enterprise

Inverness

On-site

GBP 66,000 - 100,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Lead Project Manager to oversee high-stakes HVDC projects across Scotland. The role requires extensive project management experience, strong contract negotiation skills, and a passion for enabling the energy transition. As part of a dynamic team, you'll manage significant infrastructure projects while contributing to the UK’s Net Zero goals with a focus on collaboration and safety.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare
Gym memberships
Wellbeing benefits
Interest-free loans
Family entitlements (maternity, adoption, paternity leave)

Qualifications

  • Experience leading large infrastructure projects (£100m+), preferably in energy.
  • Professional membership in Project Management or Engineering is preferred.
  • Strong NEC3 contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for £500m+ civil, building, and substation packages.
  • Manage Project and Senior Project Managers and external contractors.
  • Ensure safety performance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project Management
Negotiation
Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Contract Administration

Education

Engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree

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 / Inverness / Perth / Aberdeen / Western Isles

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 | options available

The role

We are looking for Lead Project Managers to join our SSEN Transmission Delivery Team to deliver our High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects. Reporting into the Deputy Project Director, you will be responsible for the delivery of multiple civils, HVDC converter building, and AC substation packages at one of our onshore sites.

The Lead Project Manager is a senior role in our Delivery team, playing a key part in enabling the energy transition and supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions. This includes managing a multi-disciplinary project team and framework supply chain partners under the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework.

  • Accountable for delivering a £500m+ civil, building, and substation packages as part of the wider HVDC project, managing Project and Senior Project Managers, and working closely with external contractors and consultants. Experience in similar delivery environments is required.
  • Collaborate with the Transmission Management team to ensure safety performance and that projects are constructed and commissioned in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Manage NEC3 contracts, including interface management and change control, providing strong commercial leadership.
  • Build and maintain relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and communities to support sustainable project delivery.
  • Provide site-based leadership during the delivery phase.
  • Experience leading large infrastructure projects (£100m+), preferably in energy infrastructure, through the execution phase.
  • Strong NEC3 contract negotiation and administration skills, with the ability to handle complex contractual issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance.
  • Engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience. Professional membership or registration in Project Management or Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience in pre-construction project delivery, planning to de-risk execution, and delivering safely, on time, and within budget.
About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net zero world, transforming the grid for greener electricity and investing over £20 billion in energy infrastructure.

We own and operate the electricity transmission network across northern Scotland, ensuring a safe, reliable supply while upgrading the grid for future energy needs and building a network for net zero.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare, gym memberships, wellbeing benefits like online GP and counselling, interest-free loans, and family entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE supports reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive application experience. Contact Stephanie at 01738 342963 to discuss support options.

We promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.

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Apply online via the 'Apply Now' box. We will contact you after the closing date regarding your application. Successful applicants will need to pass criminality and credit checks before starting.

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