Project Co-ordinator (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

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 or Aberdeen.

Salary: £34,749- £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 6 month Fixed Term Contract OR Secondment | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Due to ever-increasing workload, the Offshore Delivery Directorate within SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Project Coordinator (6 month Fixed Term Contract) to join our expanding team and play a pivotal role in our project teams.

You will

- Manage the project accounts, raising purchase orders, making sure suppliers are paid on time and dealing with external supplier queries.

- Coordinate and prepare project related meetings, making sure these are scheduled, attended and minutes are recorded to a high quality.

- Support the project team to meet Project Governance milestones and deadlines.

- Coordinate all project reporting and presentation packs – making sure these are produced on time and to a high-quality standard.

- Assist with any additional project specific administration duties.

You have

- Excellent administration and organisational skills; this role is a busy one and will allow you an opportunity to learn about our business and interact with a wide range of stakeholders and project teams.

- A keen eye for detail, and an ability to prioritise workload, incorporating demanding deadlines. This includes the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

- A proven ability to problem solve and be able to prioritise and work in the most efficient and collaborative way. This will require excellent communication skills.

- Experience in managing project finances will be beneficial

- A Sound understanding and experience of working with multiple software packages and systems.

The role will involve travelling to different sites/offices with the occasional night away. A driving license is essential.

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 Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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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