Project Management opportunities

SSEN Transmission; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Free online GP

24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity & adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission has exciting opportunities for a range of Project Manager roles to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team, supporting the Fanellan Substation Project across civil, electrical and overhead line work packages.

As part of our Pathway to 2030, you?ll help deliver critical electricity transmission infrastructure, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety, on-time delivery and value.

Qualifications

• A well-developed background in project management, engineering, construction or a related discipline, with a solid understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach and a proven ability to coordinate stakeholders and drive actions to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Contract management experience, ideally including NEC contracts, with the confidence to support cost management, forecasting and project programme delivery.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, utilities, energy or other major capital projects, with the ability to adapt and apply your skills within a complex project environment.
• For Project Manager roles, experience leading others, with the ability to motivate, develop and guide individuals and project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate multiple external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Support the development and construction phases of major capital projects, ensuring governance and regulatory compliance.
• Apply SSE's Safety Management Systems and governance processes throughout project delivery.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
• For Project Manager roles, provide leadership, coaching and direction to team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Contract management

Leadership (PM)

Education

Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Base Location

Successful applicants must be based at one of our Scottish locations and will be expected to spend approximately 50% of their working week either on site in the Beauly area or in one of our offices in Inverness or Perth.

Salary

£36,200 - £54,400 (Assistant Project Manager) | £51,600 - £89,800 (Project Manager/Senior Project manager) + 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

SSEN Transmission has exciting opportunities for a range of Project Manager roles to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. These roles will support the delivery of the Fanellan Substation Project, working across civil, electrical and overhead line work packages.

As part of our ambitious Pathway to 2030 programme, you'll help deliver critical electricity transmission infrastructure that will play a key role in Scotland's transition to Net Zero. With significant investment underway across the network, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest infrastructure programmes and help shape the future energy system.

You will

• Lead project teams and coordinate multiple external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Support the development and construction phases of major capital projects, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, technical standards and regulatory obligations.
• Apply SSE's Safety Management Systems, best practice and project governance processes throughout all stages of project delivery.
• Develop supportive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear communication and support effective decision-making.
• For Project Manager roles, provide leadership, coaching and direction to team members, supporting performance and professional development.

You have

• A well-developed background in project management, engineering, construction or a related discipline, with a solid understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach and a proven ability to coordinate stakeholders and drive actions to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Contract management experience, ideally including NEC contracts, with the confidence to support cost management, forecasting and project programme delivery.
• Experience delivering infrastructure, utilities, energy or other major capital projects, with the ability to adapt and apply your skills within a complex project environment.
• For Project Manager roles, experience leading others, with the ability to motivate, develop and guide individuals and project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Please note

A full UK driving licence is essential for all roles due to the requirement to travel to and work from site locations as required by the project.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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 shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 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.