Project Manager

Base Location: This role can be based at any of our Scottish locations, including Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth or Glasgow. 
As the project is located in the North‑West of Scotland, Inverness is the preferred base. The successful candidate will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time on site to support safe and effective project delivery. 

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 

As a Project Manager within the SSEN Transmission (SSENT) Offshore team, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale offshore transmission projects across the north of Scotland. This role is within the Western Isles HVDC Link Project which will provide a new subsea cable connecting renewable power and support the country's drive to a secure and net zero energy future. 

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Project Manager will be responsible for the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of the Civil Engineering package for offshore electrical infrastructure, with a primary focus on underground cabling and associated enabling works. This includes the end-to-end management of design development, consents and stakeholder interfaces, procurement, construction delivery, testing/commissioning support, and close-out/hand-over in line with SSEN Offshore Delivery governance, HSE expectations, and quality standards. The role coordinates activities across internal disciplines (engineering, consents, safety, health and wellbeing, commercial, programme controls, land and stakeholder teams) and external partners (principal contractors, cable installers, utility providers, local authorities and landowners). 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing portfolio of complex infrastructure projects at a critical stage of delivery. 

You will: 

- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of the underground cable civil engineering package, ensuring clear scope definition, effective interface management and successful delivery of all associated works.  

- Champion a strong safety and environmental culture, ensuring all activities are planned and delivered in full compliance with CDM duties, SSEN standards, legislative requirements and project controls.  

- Develop and maintain robust package programmes aligned to the integrated project plan, with accountability for budget control, forecasting, change management and value for money.  

- Lead contractor and supplier performance from procurement through to close‑out, coordinating design development and constructability reviews to optimise safety, quality and efficiency.  

- Manage consents and stakeholder interfaces, proactively control package risks and opportunities, and foster strong collaboration across project teams to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned. 

You have 

- Demonstrable experience delivering civil engineering works, ideally within linear infrastructure or HV/EHV cable projects, with an understanding of end‑to‑end project delivery requirements.  

- Good knowledge of underground cable route civil construction methods and interfaces, including trenching, ducting, joint bays, HDD/boring, reinstatement and coordination with cable installation and testing activities.  

- Working knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental requirements, including duties under the CDM Regulations, with a commitment to safe systems of work.  

- Experience working with NEC3 (or similar) contractual arrangements, including change control, commercial governance and cost management.  

- Strong capability in programme planning, risk management and performance reporting, with experience coordinating consents, permits and third‑party stakeholders and driving actions from cost and schedule information. 

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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