Trainee Site Construction Manager, SSE - Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Lewis, Netherton, Peterhe[...]

DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Moray; Orkney; On-site; ZAR 583,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Trainee Site Construction Manager for a structured three-year programme. This permanent full-time position offers comprehensive training in site management, combining work experience and formal education. Candidates should be highly organized and possess a full UK Driver's Licence. The job includes hands-on responsibilities in managing site activities and ensuring project completion in a timely and safe manner.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driver's Licence or in the process of learning to drive.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to travel for various learning placements.

Responsibilities

• Organise work on project sites, ensuring safety and budget adherence.
• Liaise with contractors, surveyors, and builders.
• Gain hands-on experience and build a professional network.

Skills

Highly organised

Self-driven

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available.

To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:

Role

Trainee Site Construction Manager, SSE - Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Lewis, Netherton, Peterhead, Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen

Salary range £24,580 per annum

Duration Permanent - Full Time

Location Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Lewis, Netherton, Peterhead, Perth, Glasgow or Aberdeen

Closing Date October 19 2025

Programme and Responsibilities

Our Trainee Site Construction Management programme lasts for three years and combines work-based learning experience and formal training and workshops, including an SVQ in Construction Site Management.

This programme will develop your knowledge and experience to become a Site Manager. Whilst on the programme you will organise work on our project sites, making sure all tasks are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will liaise with contractors, surveyors and builders to ensure a project is on track and ensure there are enough staff, machinery, and materials to complete the job.

You will gain real hands-on experience, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills which will shape your career. Due to our size and diversity, we can offer you a structured yet challenging development programme where you will have the support of the Learning and Development team and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential. You will be assigned a Site Construction Manager (SCM) that will help manage your day-to-day activities on site, ensuring that you get the breadth of knowledge and experience to help you complete your training.

The programme will support your career development into a Site Construction Manager position taking responsibility for your own site. SSEN Transmission projects typically appoint a full-time site representative or Site Construction Manager onto each major site. They play a pivotal role in the team and act as a full-time on-site link between our contractors and the rest of the SSEN Transmission project team, including the project manager. They also play an integral link with our operations team. Projects are typically construction of new, or modification to existing transmission voltage (132kV and above) assets including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables. This can include major civil works and buildings.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

• Be highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well.
• Be flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team.
• Be comfortable to spend some time living away from home whilst on different learning placements across SSE.
• You will need to hold a full UK Driver's Licence, or be in the process of learning to drive, as there will be a requirement to travel to a number of our project sites.

Apply

The Apprenticeships and Trainee opportunities | Early careers at SSE page on the early carers website will give an overview of the 4 stage recruitment process (at the bottom of the page). We encourage all candidates to complete the 4 stage process before applying.

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