Project Manager

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Inverness is preferred but Perth and Aberdeen would be considered.

Salary: £58,100 - £75,100 depending on skills and experience + 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. Site presence required minimum 2/3 days per week at Auchterawe substation, Fort Augustus.

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead refinement and delivery of the Fort Augustus substation extension project during the Delivery phase 2025-2030. There is continuity of work after 2030 on our evolving pipeline of work.

Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio - https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/2030-projects/

It is an exciting period of growth for SSEN Transmission, we have an increasing number of complex and challenging infrastructure projects to shape and deliver collaboratively. The Senior Project Manager is a pivotal role in our Capital Delivery team and the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition, supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions

You will:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing SSEN project team through matrix management, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture while partnering with external contractors to deliver project excellence.
• Oversee the safe and timely delivery of the Fort Augustus Project, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and environmental targets, and contributing to the strategic success of the wider BDUP scheme.
• Manage and develop a team of approximately six project and construction management professionals, supporting career growth and promoting diverse talent within the organisation.
• Champion safety and governance, promoting adherence to SSE’s Safety Management Systems and Large Capital Projects (LCP) processes, while role-modelling proactive leadership behaviours.
• Drive strategic alignment with the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) plans, ensuring delivery meets environmental, community, and stakeholder expectations.

You have:

• A solid foundation in engineering and/or construction, with significant experience in successfully developing, managing, and delivering complex infrastructure projects within a regulated environment — ideally with leadership responsibility across multi-disciplinary teams.
• A strategic understanding of delivering major infrastructure projects within a programme or portfolio context, including managing project-to-project interfaces and contributing to broader organisational goals.
• A professional qualification in Engineering or Project Management, with proven experience managing multiple contracted delivery partners under the NEC3 suite of contracts, and a track record of driving performance and collaboration.
• A comprehensive understanding of the UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and the ability to embed these obligations into project delivery and team culture.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders — fostering a culture of respect, development, and shared success.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

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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