Senior PM - Scotland: Depot Construction Lead, Flexible

SSEN Transmission; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Capital Delivery team in Scotland, delivering a complex, safety-critical depot project. The role requires 50% office/site presence in Scottish locations (Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth) and leads internal and external teams to meet timeline, budget and quality targets.

You will oversee governance, safety management, and stakeholder engagement while travelling to sites as required during active construction periods.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large civil/building projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM.
• Experience in line management.
• Ability to manage costs, forecasting and programmes.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and coordinate external contractors to deliver the project safely, on time, on budget and to the required quality.
• Manage the development and construction phases of large capital projects, ensuring governance, standards and regulatory obligations.
• Apply SSE’s Safety Management Systems and governance throughout all stages of delivery.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to maintain clear communication and informed decision making.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members and support their performance.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Communication

Leadership

Contract management

Education

Engineering background

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Capital Delivery team in Scotland, delivering a complex, safety-critical depot project. The role requires 50% office/site presence in Scottish locations (Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth) and leads internal and external teams to meet timeline, budget and quality targets.

You will oversee governance, safety management, and stakeholder engagement while travelling to sites as required during active construction periods.