Real Time Systems Delivery SCADA Project Manager

Company: SSE
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Location: Inverness
Job Description:

Base Location

Flexible Scotland | We’ll need your base ‘home’ location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary

£61,620 – £72,592 + 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

SSEN Transmission is seeking a skilled Real Time System Delivery RTSD/SCADA Project Manager to join our dynamic team, playing a key role in the delivery of critical control system solutions across our Transmission network. This role offers the chance to shape both bespoke and standardised control solutions while working closely with teams across the business.

Responsibilities

  • Develop project requirements into control system solutions which can be deployed within our Transmission network.
  • Take responsibility for all aspects of design, liaison, procurement, project management and system commissioning. This will allow you a unique opportunity to view the full project life cycle.
  • Identify where any new project specific design is required during the design phase, or if the project requirements will fall into an existing standard design solution.
  • Work with internal stakeholders, such as other business units, engineering departments, project managers and designers to identify project scope and detailed requirements. You’ll then further develop the project by agreeing the design deliverables and the delivery programme.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience within project management coupled with a strong background in the design and implementation of Control & SCADA systems utilising DNP3. Experience with the application of IEC 61850 would also be advantageous.
  • The ability to negotiate and agree project scope, costs and expectations to ensure all RTS/SCADA works and interfaces are managed and implemented by the various teams and subcontractors.
  • Strong communication skills to manage your stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
  • Working knowledge of CDM regulations with a keen focus on safety.
  • A minimum of an HNC qualification in an electrical or telecommunications-based discipline; alternatively, suitable experience in a similar role may be considered.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We develop, build, operate and invest 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 owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland, ensuring a safe and reliable supply.

Benefits

  • Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
  • Wellbeing benefits such as 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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive, and we especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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Posted: June 26th, 2026