Project Manager

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 – Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

At SSEN Transmission, we are delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious energy‑infrastructure transformations. As part of the Pathway to 2030 programme and beyond, we are seeking an experienced Interface Project Manager to join the ASTI team and help drive the successful construction of our HVDC Converter Stations.

This is a pivotal role within the ASTI Delivery team, contributing directly to Scotland and the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. Our projects span the Highlands, Western Isles and Aberdeenshire, so regular travel to project sites and ASTI offices will be required.

You will

As an Interface Project Manager, you will plan, execute and monitor key interfaces across technical, commercial and stakeholder workstreams. Your role ensures that all multi‑contract interactions are managed effectively, avoiding issues that may impact programme or cost.

Key responsibilities include:

- Implementing the Interface Management Plan for the ASTI programme, identifying interfaces, assigning owners, and tracking progress against schedule requirements, proactively identifying issues with potential impact to cost or programme, and coordinating timely resolution through clear and consistent communication.

- Leading the coordination of design and construction interface activities, working collaboratively across Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement, Commercial, and SHE teams, to ensure interface logs are accurate, up‑to‑date and effectively maintained.

- Assessing the impact of any contract milestone changes and communicating these effectively across impacted contracts.

- Managing, assessing and owning interface risks and interface‑related milestones, providing weekly progress, risk and mitigation reporting to the Senior Project Manager.

- Ensuring all project delivery complies with statutory requirements and obligations, including CDM Regulations, Health & Safety, Quality and technical standards.

You have

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Proven experience delivering multi‑discipline, multi‑stakeholder projects with responsibility for managing design and construction interfaces across multiple contractors, with experience in developing and implementing offsite modular build solutions being advantageous.

- Knowledge of integrated project programme development and management, with a strong understanding of how technical and commercial decisions influence programme outcomes.

- Effective leadership skills with a broad knowledge of project management methodologies and multi‑contract delivery environments, excellent organisational and communication skills, with confidence in constructively challenging others when required.

- A collaborative and supportive approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse teams, with experience in conflict resolution and planning project activities, along with the ability to work effectively within multi‑discipline teams.

- The ability to manage and prioritise your own workload while meeting time‑critical deadlines, and a strong capability to support package teams in delivering defined work scopes, and a willingness and ability to maintain regular onsite presence during execution phases, supported by a full driving licence.

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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