Operations Project Manager

Operations Project Manager

Base

Location:

Flexible Scotland – you must be based at one of SSEN’s offices or depots around Scotland (Aberdeen, Perth, Dundee, Inverness or Caithness).

Salary: £57,100 – £87,100 + car/car allowance + 10% performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits.

Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible First options available.

SSEN Transmission is looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Operations Project Manager to support the successful delivery of its RIIO‑T3 business plan. You will lead the execution of critical projects, including control system upgrades, installation of condition‑based monitoring systems, and delivery of innovation initiatives. You will also play a vital part in managing Service Level Agreements across the Operations function to ensure high standards and operational excellence.

• Lead multi‑disciplined project teams involved in various Operations related projects, including Transmission Operations, the wider Operations Directorate and colleagues across the business.
• Deliver a portfolio of capital projects (£200m), both Base Capex and Large Capital Projects, on time, on budget and to quality. Ensure that all business requirements, including project governance, are met and that the delivered solution is sustainable and fit‑for‑purpose.
• Support the definition, execution and management of Service Level Agreements with OEM partners for a variety of critical operational assets.
• Accurately forecast and control project costs, manage programmes and resources, determine critical issues requiring escalation and produce regular reports to update key business stakeholders.
• Coordinate contractors performing work at live operational assets, including upgrade works and defect remedial works. Conduct regular site inspections and ensure contractors and internal stakeholders meet the established Health and Safety criteria such as CDM and ESQC Regulations.

• A strong engineering, construction or operations background, preferably with HV substation, GIS, HV Cables experience, and knowledge of the NEC3 suite of contracts.
• The ability to deliver within challenging timescales and prioritise, plan and organise balancing immediate and long‑term business priorities.
• An understanding of industry and Health and Safety legislation, regulatory requirements.
• Experience creating strong relationships with Asset Management & Operations team members, engineers, managers, procurement, and external OEMs, with excellent verbal and written communication and solid presentation skills.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence (required due to project location).

SSE is a leading energy company with a bold ambition to be a net‑zero leader. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across northern Scotland, upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy for the future.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.

SSE will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive application and experience. Please contact Andy Torrance ( /  to discuss support.

Start your online application using the Apply Now link on this page. Applications are accepted only online. We will contact you after the closing date if we wish to proceed. If offered a role, you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before starting work.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Strategy/Planning, Science, and Engineering

Industries:
Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing

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