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Job Number : 556898

Closing at : Dec 2 2025 - 23 : 55 GMT

Base Location : For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness.

Salary : £90,000 - £117,600 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time | options available

As a member of the Eastern Green Link (EGL) project leadership team and the SSENT Offshore Development and Delivery Team, the Deputy Project Director reports directly to the EGL2 Project Director and will deputise for the EGL2 Project Director in their absence. At times this role will involve working across the EGL portfolio of projects and assisting across all disciplines.

• Lead on theDC Cables package as part of the project including AC cables package. This shall involve managing SSEN-T Lot 2 cable project team (offshore and onshore), acting as Project Sponsor and ensuring consistency with NGET teams including contract owner.
• Assist the Project Director in the development, refinement and delivery of a programme of projects, or individual projects, at different stages of definition and maturity; specifically the safe and successful delivery of high value and complex HVDC Interconnector projects.
• Manage the interfaces on the EGL2 project liaising with all parties including NGET team.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners, to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of the Project and wider SSEN Transmission and SSE business objectives.
• Support the Project Director in designing and implementing project structures and resources to ensure safe, timely delivery with consistent governance, financial, commercial, quality, and risk management practices. Lead assurance reviews, site visits, and Q&A sessions throughout development and execution phases.
• Manage Ofgem regulatory submissions and oversee the development, refinement, and execution of project plans to meet approved objectives and economic measures, as delegated by the Project Director.

• Extensive experience in project delivery (preferably in the electricity generation / transmission sectors) with direct responsibility and experience in the management and leadership of large capital projects as a senior or lead project manager.
• Strong and demonstrable experience of preparation, negotiation and execution of NEC3 and FIDIC contracts, especially in a multi contract delivery model environment with individual contract values in excess of £100M.
• In depth knowledge and experience in cable design, cable manufacture or offshore / onshore cable installations in HVDC and / or AC industry and delivery, preferably with onshore and offshore cable delivery experience.
• Demonstrates advanced expertise in project management systems, governance arrangements, and project controls processes for the successful development and execution of large capital projects.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including direct experience with Ofgem regulatory interactions.

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24 / 7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Stephanie at or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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