Senior Project Manager, Offshore Transmission – Scotland

SSE; Lerwick; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Offshore Delivery Team to deliver projects in the Shetland AC portfolio, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions. You’ll report to a Lead Project Manager and manage multi-disciplinary teams and partners to deliver safely on a complex capital program.

Based in one of our Scottish locations with around 50% of time in the office, the role offers a strong career path, competitive salary (£58,100–£87,100) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large capital projects safely across lifecycle.
• Engineering, construction or PM qualification or degree or equivalent experience.
• Commercial contract experience (NEC/FIDIC) with cost forecasting and control.
• Strong communication and governance skills for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, wellbeing, and environmental aspects of projects.
• Lead project teams and on-site contractors; ensure governance and compliance.
• Own commercial aspects including contract negotiation, management and budgeting.
• Provide guidance and demonstrate SSE core values; build capable, motivated teams.
• Identify and implement business process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Leadership

Regulated industry

Communication skills

Education

Engineering/Construction/PM qualification

Job description

SSE is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Offshore Delivery Team to deliver projects in the Shetland AC portfolio, supporting Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions. You’ll report to a Lead Project Manager and manage multi-disciplinary teams and partners to deliver safely on a complex capital program.

Based in one of our Scottish locations with around 50% of time in the office, the role offers a strong career path, competitive salary (£58,100–£87,100) and a comprehensive benefits package.