Programme and Project Services Graduate Programme

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is offering a Programme & Project Services Graduate opportunity across Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth. Starting September 2027, you’ll rotate through risk, planning and information management while building the skills to support major electricity transmission projects.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, work with experienced professionals, and develop analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Project Management, Business Management, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management).
• Analytical and methodical approach to use data to support decisions.
• Organised with attention to detail and able to manage changing priorities.
• Clear communication and ability to present complex information simply.
• Collaborative team player and able to build relationships with project teams.
• Willingness to develop expertise across risk, planning and information management.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across risk, planning, reporting and information management.
• Work with teams to understand project information, schedules and risks.
• Rotations across Risk, Planning and Information Management.

Education

2:2 honours degree (relevant discipline)

Job description

Start Date: Commencing September 2027

Base Location: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness or Perth

Salary:£35,000 per annum + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family

Working Pattern: Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the role?

Are you analytical, organised and interested in how major infrastructure projects are successfully planned, controlled and delivered?

As a Programme & Project Services Graduate, you'll gain experience across areas such as risk, planning and scheduling, reporting, project controls and information management. You'll work alongside experienced professionals to understand how project information, schedules and risks are managed, helping teams make informed decisions and deliver projects with confidence and control.

Through a range of placements, you'll build a broad understanding of Programme & Project Services and develop the analytical, organisational and project controls skills needed to progress into a specialist role within the function. The planned graduate pathway includes rotations across Risk, Planning and Information Management.

What we're looking for

You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline such as Project Management, Business Management, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or another related subject.

We’re looking for graduates who are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist project services expertise and support the effective delivery of major electricity transmission projects.

• Takes an analytical and methodical approach, using information and data to understand problems and support sound decision-making.
• Is organised, pays close attention to detail and can manage changing priorities while maintaining accurate information.
• Communicates clearly and can present complex information in a way that is easy for different audiences to understand.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and can build effective relationships with project teams and specialist colleagues.
• Takes ownership of their learning, responds positively to feedback and is motivated to develop expertise across risk, planning and information management.

About SSE

We’re helping shape the future of electricity.

A role with SSE is an opportunity to build a rewarding career and help deliver the clean power and electricity infrastructure needed across the UK and Ireland.

We’re investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030, including major renewable power projects and the networks needed to connect them. From powering homes and businesses to supporting the electrification of transport, our projects are helping shape the future electricity system

We’re accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and hold the Fair Tax Mark. We offer diverse career opportunities across the UK and Ireland, agile working and excellent benefits.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, 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] 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.

SSE is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role as it does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. To be eligible for this role, candidates must therefore have the legal right to work full time in the UK for the duration of the Graduate Programme from September 2027 to September 2030 and beyond, without requiring sponsorship from SSE.

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