Base Location
We require successful applicants to be based in one of our Scottish locations and you will be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office or on site. Office locations: Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness. Site: Banniskirk (Halkirk).
Salary
£58,100 – £87,100 depending on skills and experience, plus car allowance, performance‑related bonus, and a range of benefits to support your family, finances and well‑being.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
The role
SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. The role is specifically to drive delivery of the Banniskirk substation and customer connection projects in the North of Scotland.
It is an exciting period of growth for SSEN Transmission with an increasing number of complex infrastructure projects to develop and deliver. The Senior Project Manager is pivotal within our Capital Delivery team and will play an important part in enabling the energy transition and supporting the Scottish and UK Government’s Net Zero ambitions.
Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio: https://www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/projects/2030-projects/
You will
- Lead and inspire the SSEN project team via matrix management, working in partnership with external contractors to ensure delivery of project excellence and uphold our promises.
- Oversee the refinement and execution of large capital projects, ensuring they are delivered safely and on time, while meeting cost and quality targets.
- Champion adherence to our Safety Management Systems, following best practices, and ensuring SSE Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance processes are strictly followed.
- Embody the SSE Safety Culture and core leadership values, demonstrating experience of safety mitigation techniques.
- Align project delivery with SHE Transmission ASTI Portfolio, ensuring we meet our environmental and safety goals while supporting the wider community.
You have
- A solid foundation in engineering and construction, with experience in developing, managing, and reporting on significant infrastructure projects.
- A professional qualification in Engineering or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, with a proven history of successfully delivering major projects.
- Experience with NEC3 Suite of Contracts and familiarity with the reporting and management requirements that come with overseeing complex projects.
- An open and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships across diverse teams.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits include a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech, transport season tickets, or a new bike through our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity, 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. 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.
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