Assistant Project Manager

Base Location

Based in Aberdeen or Perth. Minimum attendance 3 days per week on site in Edzell, Angus.

£35,200 – £52,800 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + other benefits.

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

Onshore Capital Delivery team seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Project Manager to support the East Coast 400kV Overhead Line Upgrade project.

• Help manage a multi‑skilled project team to deliver transmission projects on cost, quality, and timescales.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan, execute, and monitor project activities, communicating with stakeholders.
• Manage work packages focusing on value and efficiency, support budget planning and financial reporting.
• Provide input to tender packages and contract specifications, assist with tender assessments and commercial negotiations.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring teams operate in line with SSE’s safety expectations.

• Experience with in construction or engineering project environments.
• Familiarity with health and safety requirements, including C (Design and Management) Regulations.
• Understanding of NEC3 contract administration and project programming (e.g., P6).
• Proven teamwork, enthusiasm, problem‑solving skills and proactive approach.
• Full driving licence (required for site travel).

SSE is committed to leading the transition to a net zero world, investing £10 million a day in renewable energy. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across Scotland, delivering a safe and reliable supply and upgrading the grid for a cleaner future.

• Healthcare and gym memberships discount.
• Wellbeing benefits: free online GP, 24/7 counselling.
• Interest‑free loans for tech and transport, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Generous family entitlements: maternity, adoption pay, paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments to support applicants. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. For support, contact shirley‑anne.o’ / 01738 351976.

Apply online using the Apply Now box. Applications accepted online only; we may contact you after the closing date. If offered a role, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before starting work.