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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness
Salary: £58,100- £87,100max + 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
About the Role
SSEN Transmission are recruiting an Operations Logistics Manager to act as the key link between our Offshore project portfolio and the Networks directorate.
In this role, you will ensure a seamless transition into operations by providing expert guidance and support across the SSEN portfolio, covering all logistics functions—including transportation (land, air, and sea), materials management, warehousing and shore base operations, freight forwarding, and personnel movement and tracking.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring that operational requirements are fully understood, planned for, and delivered across all projects.
You will
- Be an active member of the Marine Function, setting clear direction and communicating logistics expectations to project teams and contractor logistics partners, with a strong focus on operational readiness.
- Support Offshore project logistics teams by offering expert guidance to overcome execution challenges and build long-term logistics capability across the organisation.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all project logistics operational inputs during the Execute phase, maintaining strong communication with logistics teams, project management, and operational stakeholders.
- Contribute to Offshore Programme coordination, taking part in construction campaign planning and decision-making to ensure alignment with operational needs.
- Ensure all logistics activities follow the correct safety processes and meet required compliance standards.
You have
- Extensive experience in logistics and service provision for both onshore and offshore campaign environments.
- A solid understanding of SSEN / industry operational activities, including high-voltage plant and associated equipment.
- A track record in capturing, sharing, and embedding lessons learned, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
- High levels of self-motivation, excellent organisational capability, and effective time management skills.
- A collaborative, team-focused approach, along with the flexibility to adapt to changing project needs.
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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