Project Manager (Cables)

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

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

SSEN Transmission’s Offshore Delivery Team is actively seeking a Delivery Project Manager to join the Orkney 220kV Transmission Link, a strategically vital infrastructure project currently in its execution phase, with planned completion in 2028. This link will enable the connection of renewable energy generated on the islands to the GB electricity grid.

The role

You will lead the Onshore Cables Package within our AC team, playing a pivotal role in delivering one of the most technically complex elements of the wider Orkney portfolio. The position demands strong experience in onshore cable delivery, ideally within HVAC and/or HVDC systems, and a solid understanding of CDM regulations and NEC contract frameworks.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project involving landfall coordination, underground cable installation, and subsea cable interface management. As SSEN Transmission continues to expand its offshore and onshore portfolio, this role offers excellent career development prospects within a forward-thinking organisation.

You will

- Lead the safe and compliant delivery of the Onshore Cables Package 220kV Transmission Link for Orkney, ensuring alignment with CDM 2015 regulations and SSEN’s Safety Management Systems.

- Manage project execution in line with approved plans, delivering to cost, schedule, and quality targets.

- Oversee commercial aspects including contract negotiation, NEC contract management, and dispute resolution.

- Ensure adherence to SSE’s Large Capital Projects (LCP) governance and best practices.

- Build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.

You have

- Demonstrable experience in onshore cable delivery projects, ideally within the transmission, construction, or energy sectors.

- Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and NEC3/NEC4 contract management.

- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and deliver complex packages exceeding £10m in value.

- Engineering, construction, or project management qualification (or equivalent experience).

- Excellent planning, cost control, and stakeholder management skills.

Onsite presence is expected during execution phases for 3 days every 2nd week, so 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 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.

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