Senior Project Manager – Energy Transmission & Net Zero

SSE plc; Perth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Lead Project Manager to join the SSEN Transmission Delivery Team and deliver the Banniskirk Hub within the Pathway to 2030 Programme. You will report to the Deputy Project Director and lead multi-disciplinary teams across civils, HVDC/AC substation and stakeholder packages.

Based in Scotland with regular site travel to the Thurso region, you will ensure safety, regulatory compliance and commercial delivery while coordinating external contractors and consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project teams to deliver large infrastructure projects £100m+ through execution.
• Strong NEC3 contract negotiation and administration experience.
• Excellent communication and governance for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for the delivery of £500m+ civil, building, substation, Logistics and accommodation packages as part of the wider HVDC project, whilst managing a team of Project and Senior Project Managers and working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants.
• Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in accordance with regulatory requirements whilst championing SSEs Safety Golden Rules.
• Have full accountability for the NEC3 contract management of your packages, including interface management and change control, whilst providing strong commercial leadership to your project team.
• Build, develop and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and communities to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for.
• Provide regular site-based leadership throughout the delivery phase to drive progress and achieve SHEQ outcomes.

Skills

NEC3 contract experience

Leadership and team management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Engineering or PM qualification

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Lead Project Manager to join the SSEN Transmission Delivery Team and deliver the Banniskirk Hub within the Pathway to 2030 Programme. You will report to the Deputy Project Director and lead multi-disciplinary teams across civils, HVDC/AC substation and stakeholder packages.

Based in Scotland with regular site travel to the Thurso region, you will ensure safety, regulatory compliance and commercial delivery while coordinating external contractors and consultants.