Technical Project Coordinator

Base Location:  For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

As Technical Project Coordinator you will be the central point of organisation across meetings, reporting, suppliers and key project systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly, deadlines are met and information is captured to a high standard.  It’s a busy and varied position that offers real exposure to our projects, our people and the way we work.

You will

• Manage the project accounts, raise purchase orders, make sure suppliers are paid on time and handle external supplier queries.
• Coordinate and prepare all engineering meetings, making sure these are scheduled, attended and minutes are recorded accruately.
• Manage the road works system (Symology) and liaising with contractors and Project Managers to ensure the system is managed correctly and updated within the required deadlines.
• Conduct utility searches to identify services around our project locations to support the project team.
• Support the Lead Engineers and Engineering Managers to meet milestones and deadlines, including coordinating reporting and internal team guidance - making sure reports are produced on time and to a high standard.

You have

• Excellent administration and organisational skills, with confidence working in a fast paced environment and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Previous project experience is beneficial.
• Strong written skills and a keen eye for detail, with the ability to manage a busy workload to tight timescales.
• Proven capability in engaging multiple stakeholders at once, often with competing priorities.
• The role includes managing project finances, so experience in this area is advantageous.

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 louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351671 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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