Project Manager

SSE plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an experienced Project Manager based in Aberdeen/Perth to lead overhead line construction within the TKUP program. You will manage alliances with contractors and stakeholders, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across Angus, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

The role requires 2–3 days on site during active construction and offers substantial project scale (£20m to £500m+). You will join a dynamic Capital Delivery team focused on safe, compliant execution and leadership development

Qualifications

• Well-developed background in project management and engineering with experience delivering large/complex projects.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience, including NEC3 contracts, budgets, forecasting and integrated programme management.
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to unite teams and contractor partners around shared goals.
• Sound understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of major overhead line construction projects from mobilisation to completion.
• Coordinate project teams, contractors and stakeholders to manage programme, cost, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Foster open communication and build trusted relationships to keep delivery on track.
• Promote safety culture and SSE governance across construction phases.
• Coach and develop team members and create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Large-scale projects

Contract management

NEC3 contracts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Program management

Leadership

Driving licence

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Base Location:For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from Aberdeen, or Perth. This role will be supporting our projects in Angus, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire regions, and requires a minimum attendance of 3 days per week on site

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + 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

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the construction and delivery of major overhead line projects as part of our ASTI investment programme.

Joining the SSEN Transmission Capital Delivery team, you'll work on the TKUP Overhead Line new-build infrastructure across Angus, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. You'll take ownership of projects through the construction and delivery phases, bringing together project teams, contractors and stakeholders to achieve safe and successful outcomes.

With projects varying in scale and complexity and typically ranging in value from £20m to more than £500m, these roles offer the opportunity to contribute to a diverse and high-profile portfolio of critical transmission infrastructure supporting Scotland's transition to Net Zero.

You will

• Lead the safe delivery of major overhead line construction projects, taking ownership from mobilisation through to successful completion.
• Bring together project teams, contractors and key stakeholders, creating a collaborative environment focused on programme, cost, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Build trusted relationships across the project, encouraging open communication and working collectively to resolve challenges and keep delivery on track.
• Promote a positive safety culture, ensuring SSE standards, LCP governance requirements and industry best practice are embedded throughout construction.
• Support, coach and develop team members, providing clear direction and creating an inclusive environment where people can contribute and succeed.

You have

• A well-developed background in project management, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil engineering or construction, with experience delivering large or complex projects.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience, ideally including NEC3 contracts, project budgets, forecasting and integrated programme management.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership style, with the ability to bring teams and contractor partners together around shared goals.
• A sound understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations, and a commitment to creating a positive safety culture.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, alongside a valid driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to project locations.

A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site, typically spending 2-3 days per week on location during active construction periods.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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.