Project Engineer (Connections)

SSE PLC; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Online GP

24/7 counselling

Tech & transport loans

Maternity/adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to join the Connections team in Inverness. The role focuses on developing, refining and executing new projects across our operational area, with travel as required.

Responsibilities include coordinating outcomes, keeping to budgets and timelines, and supporting clients and delivery teams to ensure smooth project delivery and governance compliance. A valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience creating project schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Ability to meet deadlines, quality and budget goals with progress and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Project.
• Familiarity with regulated industries (ideally electricity/utilities).
• Experience in governance processes and Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
• HV knowledge is beneficial but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Highland area.
• Ensure projects are completed within budget, on time and meet quality standards.
• Assist clients and delivery teams to ensure projects run smoothly and attend site meetings.
• Enhance profitability and opportunities through excellent customer service and identifying improvements for collaboration.
• Support delivery managers to implement Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, governance processes.
• Willing to work towards LV & HV authorisations (LV/HV Switching & SAP).

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Resource planning

Excel

Microsoft Project

Governance compliance

CDM Regulations

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Inverness.

Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We are looking for a Project Manager/Engineer to join our team within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area.

You will

• Coordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Highland area.
• Guarantee projects are completed within budget, on time and meet quality standards.
• Assist both our clients and delivery teams to ensure projects run smoothly, along with attending site meetings.
• Enhance profitability and opportunities through outstanding customer service along with identifying improvements for collaboration.
• Support delivery managers to implement Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices, and governance processes as required.
• Willing to work towards LV & HV operational authorisations (LV/HV Switching & SAP)

You have

• Experience in creating project schedules, budgets, resource plans to deliver effective and affordable schemes.
• The ability to meet project deadlines, quality, and budget goals, with precise and timely progress and financial reports.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office software, with extensive experience of using Excel and Project.
• A familiarity with regulated industries, ideally electricity or utilities, however this is not mandatory.
• Proven experience working in project teams adhering to governance processes and knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and governance standards.
• Working/Operational knowledge of the HV network is beneficial but not necessary as training will be provided.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.

A valid driving licence is essential.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Distribution , part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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] / 01738 340954 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.