Project Manager

Base Location: Inverness

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area. This role will involve projects in the Highlands and Islands area and will include a mixture of working from home and at our offices in Inverness.

You will

- Coordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Highland area.

- Guarantee projects are completed within budget, on time, and meet quality standards.

- Assist both our clients and delivery teams to ensure projects run smoothly, along with attending site meetings.

- Enhance profitability and opportunities through outstanding customer service, identifying improvements for collaboration.

- Support delivery managers to implement Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices, and governance processes as required.

You have

- Experience in creating project schedules, budgets, resource plans to deliver effective and affordable schemes.

- The ability to meet project deadlines, quality, and budget goals, with precise and timely progress and financial reports.

- Competent in the use of Microsoft office software, with extensive experience of using Excel and Project.

- A familiarity with regulated industries, ideally electricity or utilities, however this is not mandatory.

- Proven experience working in project teams adhering to governance processes and knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and governance standards.

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 Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 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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