Project Manager - Large-Scale Transmission (Scotland on-site)

SSEN Transmission; Perth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Project Manager based in Aberdeen or Perth to deliver onshore capital projects across the North East Scotland region. You will join a collaborative, safety‑critical delivery team, taking ownership from development through construction and delivery, while working 3 days per week on site.

The role covers projects typically ranging from £20m to £500m+, with strong governance, NEC3 contract management exposure and opportunities to advance in a high-profile portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, engineering or construction.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM Regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Contract management experience (NEC3 preferred).
• Experience delivering major transmission projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of substations and capital projects.
• Coordinate development and construction phases of large projects.
• Ensure governance, standards and regulatory compliance.
• Foster safety culture using SSE safety systems and governance.
• Support and develop team members for high performance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Cost management

Planning & scheduling

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Project Manager based in Aberdeen or Perth to deliver onshore capital projects across the North East Scotland region. You will join a collaborative, safety‑critical delivery team, taking ownership from development through construction and delivery, while working 3 days per week on site.

The role covers projects typically ranging from £20m to £500m+, with strong governance, NEC3 contract management exposure and opportunities to advance in a high-profile portfolio