Project Manager / Engineer

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Oban; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discount

Gym membership discount

Online GP

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks in Oban is seeking a Project Manager/Engineer to develop, refine and execute projects in the Argyll & Bute area. The role combines home and office work in Oban and supports a flexible, full-time permanent pattern.

You will coordinate multiple projects, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with clients and delivery teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. A valid driving licence is essential and company car access may be available.

Qualifications

• Experience creating project schedules, budgets, resource plans to deliver effective and affordable schemes.
• Ability to meet project deadlines, quality, and budget goals with precise and timely progress and financial reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with regulated industries, ideally electricity or utilities (not mandatory).
• Experience in project teams following governance processes and knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• HV network knowledge is beneficial; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Argyll & Bute 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 outstanding customer service and collaboration improvements.
• Support delivery managers to implement Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices and governance processes.
• Be willing to work towards LV & HV authorisations (LV/HV Switching & SAP).

Skills

Project scheduling

Budget management

Progress reporting

Governance compliance

MS Excel

MS Project

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Project

Job description

Base Location

You will be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Oban.

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. This role will involve projects in the Argyll & Bute area and will include a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Oban.

You will

• Coordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Argyll & Bute 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, 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 - 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 has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 energy experts 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.