Base Location
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.
You’ll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness.
Salary
£42,600 – £64,000 + car/allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible working options available.
The role
Exciting opportunity for Cost Managers / Cost Controllers to join our Procurement and Commercial team to support our Networks Transmission business. SSEN Transmission is at the heart of the just transition to net zero in the UK. In the coming years, our network will be pivotal in connecting and transporting the power needed to decarbonise the UK’s electricity network and in doing so power the UK’s net‑zero and energy security ambitions. Our business is rapidly growing to deliver the largest investment package that Scotland’s electricity system has ever seen, with a projected investment programme of over £20bn+ in the next 10 years. This role will support the delivery of this ambitious investment programme.
The role will be responsible for Cost Control activities within our Transmission business. To successfully operate within a regulated business environment, we require monitoring, controlling and reporting on all Cost Control matters. The Cost Manager / Cost Controller will be expected to manage the coordination and fulfilment of all Cost Control activities for allocated projects.
You will
- Manage Cost Control activities across a number of projects – including value of work done generation, forecasting, reporting, estimating and integration with Contract Management.
- Produce Cost Control Reporting monthly – ensuring reports are accurate and timely.
- Present Cost Control data at various forums such as Monthly Cost Reviews – explaining key elements and variances within the reporting.
- Use Cost Control data to provide actionable insights to various stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the business, including identifying and developing innovative methods for improving Cost Control processes.
You will have
- Demonstrate experience and competency in cost control and cost reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in digital tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Oracle/Other ERP.
- Knowledge and experience of commercial aspects of contracts (including Contract Management).
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. Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
- 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.
- Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. xwzovoh We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
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