Deputy Project Director

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office –Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen or Glasgow

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Project Director to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery of the Beauly to Spittal project—one of the major new onshore transmission schemes within our Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) portfolio. This project includes significant new overhead line, underground cable and substation infrastructure across the north of Scotland.

As a key member of the Onshore Delivery team, you will report directly to the Project Director and act as their deputy when required, providing leadership across project teams and ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery throughout all stages of the programme.

You will

• Assist the Project Director in the safe and successful delivery of high‑value and complex onshore transmission projects, overseeing a portfolio of overhead line and substation works.
• Lead the development and administration of Ofgem regulatory submissions, as delegated by the Project Director, ensuring projects meet or exceed approved objectives and economic measures at SSENT Large Capital Project Governance Framework Gates.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners, to positively influence project delivery and wider SSEN Transmission objectives; support the design of project structures that ensure safe, timely delivery with robust governance and disciplined financial, commercial, quality and risk management.
• Support the Project Director in the development, refinement and delivery of a programme of projects, or individual projects, at varying stages of definition and maturity.
• Act as an established leader within the business, bringing experience in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects and a track record of developing and maintaining high‑performing teams.

You have

• Extensive experience in project delivery—preferably in electricity generation or transmission—with senior responsibility for managing and leading large capital projects.
• Strong, demonstrable experience in the preparation, negotiation and execution of NEC3 contracts, ideally within a multi‑contract delivery environment.
• Advanced knowledge of project management systems and governance arrangements for the development and execution of major capital projects.
• Advanced understanding of project controls processes and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels, ideally including Ofgem, and a proven track record of delivering business improvements.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission 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.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 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.

Ready to apply?

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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