Project Coordinator

Base Location: Inverness

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our team in Inverness. Every day is different, meeting and working with a wide variety of people, with different skill sets, all over Scotland. You have the opportunity to learn so much about the industry and develop your skills and your career. 

You will

- Manage the project accounts, raising purchase orders, making sure suppliers are paid on time and deal 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 demonstratable 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.

- The role will also involve managing project finances, therefore experience in this topic is beneficial.

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

The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with the occasional overnight stay. Therefore, a driving licence is required.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 on 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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