Project Management Opportunities (Skye)

Overview

As a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in SSEN Transmission, you will lead major onshore infrastructure programmes in the North of Scotland. You will drive delivery of civil, overhead line and related works, collaborating with internal specialists and partners to meet safety, quality and schedule targets. The role supports Scotland’s and the UK’s Net Zero ambitions by delivering critical transmission projects. You will work with cross-functional teams in a supportive, safety-focused culture and have a clear impact on the energy transition. A strong leadership, governance mindset and on-site presence form core elements of the role.

Pay / Benefits

• car / car allowance
• performance-related bonus
• private healthcare discounts
• gym membership discounts
• online GP and 24/7 counselling
• maternity and adoption pay / paternity leave

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and manage collaboration with contractors, delivery partners, communities and stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Plan and execute major transmission infrastructure projects, including civil works and overhead line activities, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality delivery.
• Promote SSE’s safety culture and sustainable project delivery across teams.
• Coordinate with environmental, land, planning and consenting specialists to support project outcomes through the lifecycle.
• For Senior Project Manager, provide leadership across complex packages and contribute to strategic delivery aligned to the Transmission business plan.

Key requirements

• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, utilities or energy/infrastructure programmes.
• Experience managing projects under NEC contracts.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills with multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners.
• Favorable but not essential: understanding planning and consenting requirements for major infrastructure developments.
• Engineering, construction or project management qualification (or equivalent) with knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 and project governance.
• Full driving licence; onsite presence at least 3 days per week.

• Stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative leadership
• Communication
• NEC contract management
• Civil engineering and overhead line (OHL) works
• Planning and consenting coordination

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