Senior Project Manager, Offshore Transmission – Scotland

Sse Enterprise; Inverness; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing services

Cycle to work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity, p-)

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Scotland to lead offshore delivery projects within the Shetland AC portfolio. You will manage cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure delivery on cost, time and quality, with a 50% on-site presence across Lerwick, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

The role requires experience in regulated industries and strong contract and governance skills, with a proactive approach to safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record delivering large capital projects.
• Experience in regulated industries (transmission/energy) is preferred.
• Strong contract negotiation and cost forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and manage partners onsite.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance and governance."
• Oversee budgets, contracts and commercial relationships.
• Provide leadership to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder comms

Governance knowledge

Education

Engineering/PM qualification

Job description

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager based in Scotland to lead offshore delivery projects within the Shetland AC portfolio. You will manage cross‑functional teams and external partners to ensure delivery on cost, time and quality, with a 50% on-site presence across Lerwick, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

The role requires experience in regulated industries and strong contract and governance skills, with a proactive approach to safety and compliance.