Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

• Job Number: 559111
• Closing at:
  Jul 23 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base

Location:

For this role, successful applicants must be based at one of our Scottish locations and will be expected to spend approximately 50% of their working week either on the Greens Project site or in one of our offices (Inverness, Perth, or Aberdeen).

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100+ car /car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team.

This position will oversee the delivery of the Greens 400kV Substation. Prior experience with large earthworks projects and/or substation installation and commissioning is particularly valuable for this role.

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It is an exciting period of growth for SSEN Transmission, we have an increasing number of complex and challenging infrastructure projects to develop and deliver. The Senior Project Manager is a pivotal role in our Capital Delivery team and the successful candidate will play an important part in enabling the energy transition, supporting the Scottish and UK Government's Net Zero ambitions.

You will

• Lead and inspire the SSE team and manage multiple external contractors, to ensure project excellence is achieved and we deliver on our promises.
• Oversee the execution of the Greens 400kV project, ensuring that these 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.
• Foster a culture of safety and collaboration, aligning with the SSE Safety Culture and our core leadership values, creating a space where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

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.
• A 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.

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.

We 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

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.