Senior Project Manager – Offshore Transmission (Scotland)

SSE plc; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing and family benefits

Job summary

SSE's SSEN Transmission is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to deliver projects within the Shetland AC portfolio that will help Scotland reach Net Zero. Reporting to a Lead Project Manager, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team and framework supply chain partners to ensure safe delivery and alignment with the business case.

The role offers opportunities for progression as the portfolio grows, with the potential for development within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or programmes through full lifecycle to cost, schedule and quality.
• Experience with NEC or FIDIC contracts preferred.
• Knowledge of project governance, health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project teams and contract partners with regular leadership.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal processes.
• Manage commercial aspects including contract negotiation and cost control.
• Provide guidance and uphold SSE core values across teams.
• Identify and implement business process improvements.
• Complete required background checks before start.

Skills

Project management

Contract management (NEC/FIDIC)

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM degree

Job description

SSE's SSEN Transmission is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to deliver projects within the Shetland AC portfolio that will help Scotland reach Net Zero. Reporting to a Lead Project Manager, you will manage a multi-disciplinary team and framework supply chain partners to ensure safe delivery and alignment with the business case.

The role offers opportunities for progression as the portfolio grows, with the potential for development within the business.