Onsite Transmission Project Manager – Scotland

SSE; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is hiring a Project Manager for on-site delivery of substation projects in Scotland, based from Aberdeen or Perth with a minimum 3 days on site per week. The role oversees £20m to £500m+ projects, reporting to Lead or Senior Project Manager, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

You will ensure safety, governance, budget and schedule adherence, while developing teams and maintaining strong relationships across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, engineering or construction.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Contract management experience (NEC3 preferred).
• Experience delivering major projects, ideally in electricity transmission.
• Experience of line management.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with SSE project teams and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the required quality.
• Coordinate the development and construction phases of large capital projects, ensuring they are delivered in line with governance, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Promote a positive safety culture, applying SSE’s Safety Management Systems, best practice and LCP governance throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Build supportive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, encouraging open communication and well-informed, inclusive decision-making.
• Support and develop team members through coaching, guidance and clear direction, creating an environment where people can contribute, develop and perform at their best.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

CDM regulations knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Line management experience

Travel willingness

Tools

NEC3 contract management

Job description

SSE is hiring a Project Manager for on-site delivery of substation projects in Scotland, based from Aberdeen or Perth with a minimum 3 days on site per week. The role oversees £20m to £500m+ projects, reporting to Lead or Senior Project Manager, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

You will ensure safety, governance, budget and schedule adherence, while developing teams and maintaining strong relationships across the project lifecycle.