Base Location: For these roles, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen, and you will be required to spend a minimum of 3 full days per week on site
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 Flexible First options available
The roles
SSEN Transmission has exciting opportunities for Project Managers to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team delivering Underground Cable works and the replacement of the 132kV Overhead Line between Fort Augustus and Ardelve, Isle of Skye.
Prior experience with civils, mechanical and/or electrical infrastructure projects would be particularly valuable for this role – with a key focus on civil engineering. These roles offer the chance to contribute to major onshore transmission infrastructure projects across the North of Scotland—working in a truly unique setting while making a meaningful impact.
You can explore more about our work through Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio and the Skye Reinforcement Project website.
This is an exciting time to join SSEN Transmission as we continue to grow and deliver increasingly complex projects. As a Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the energy transition and helping deliver the Scottish and UK Government’s Net Zero ambitions.
You will
- Lead and support the SSEN project team through collaborative matrix management, building strong relationships with Tier 1 contractors to deliver successful project outcomes.
- Oversee the development and delivery of large capital projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and to high quality standards.
- Promote and uphold our Safety Management Systems, ensuring best practice is embedded and SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance requirements are met.
- Champion SSE’s Safety Culture and leadership values, taking a proactive and caring approach to safety and wellbeing.
- Align project delivery with the Transmission T3 Business Plan, supporting environmental goals, community impact, and safe delivery.
You have
- Experience in NEC contract management, with the ability to successfully support or lead delivery under the NEC Suite of Contracts.
- A track record of contributing to large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
- A qualification in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience) – we value both formal education and practical expertise.
- A good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and how to apply them in project delivery.
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with a collaborative mindset; commercial awareness, NEC programme management, and experience in environmentally sensitive areas would be beneficial but are not essential.
Onsite presence is expected 3 days per week as a minimum, therefore a full driving licence is required.
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 shirley-anne.o'[email protected] / 01738 351976 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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