Project Manager

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations –Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

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

This Project Manager role sits within the SSEN Transmission (SSENT) Offshore Team and will involve you in a number of complex and challenging projects SSEN Transmission is to develop and deliver within the coming years.  The scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will likely be opportunities for progression within the business.

Reporting to the Lead Project Manager you will be responsible for supporting the development and management of projects across the Offshore Portfolio with a focus on ensuring consistency and timely delivery of Projects in line with SSE’s Large Capital Project Governance Framework. You will work closely with package teams across the portfolio as well as stakeholders across the business to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

You will:

- Support Project Integration Management: Oversee the coordination and integration of multiple project packages, ensuring consistency and timely delivery in line with SSE’s Large Capital Project Governance Framework and decision gate requirements.

- Coordinate Stakeholders: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders to ensure alignment and readiness for key decision points.

- Ensure Compliance and Governance: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Governance and Assurance, supporting project activities to meet internal governance standards and regulatory requirements.

- Monitor Performance and Report Progress: Track project milestones and deliverables, preparing and presenting regular progress reports that highlight risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.

- Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements and best practices to improve project efficiency and delivery, incorporating industry trends and insights into project management approaches.

To be considered for this Project Manager position we are looking for an experienced leader with demonstrable experience in managing technically complex large capital projects, ideally with specific knowledge of electricity networks and converter stations.

You have

- People management experience and a passion for safety, with an understanding of project management methodology; coupled with an engineering, construction, or project management qualification / degree or equivalent experience.

- The ability to manage the integration of various projects, packages and, stakeholders to ensure consistency and timely delivery of Projects to meet SSE’s Large Capital Project Governance Framework requirements.

- Experience in acting as a key point of contact for all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among all parties.

- Engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

- Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for large projects and/or programmes of work in a regulated environment.

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 Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 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.

#LI-TRM

#LI-SM1

#LI-Hybrid