SCADA Project Manager

Base

Location:

Flexible Scotland, we will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland - Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £54,952 - £64,738 depending on experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Technical Services Project Manager, you will join a specialist team supporting the delivery, maintenance, refurbishment and commissioning of Protection, Control and SCADA systems across SSEN Distribution’s network. Within the SCADA team you will be responsible for managing and delivering a range of SCADA and Operational Technology projects. You will lead project teams, develop project plans and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality throughout the ED2 price control period and beyond.

• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams to enable successful delivery of strategic projects needs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders to establish project obligations.
• Ensure projects are successfully delivered whilst meeting the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Monitor, control and communicate project progress as agreed with senior stakeholders and manage project budgets, track costs and control financial risks.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, including suppliers and contractors along with attending site meetings as required.
• Manage project documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies.

• A proven track record of successful project management, preferably with qualifications such as APM, PMQ or equivalent.
• Experience with implementation of Control & SCADA systems utilising DNP3 and/or experience with the installation of Operational Technology systems would be beneficial.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate project delivery teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work‑related travel. The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme.

Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role. A valid driving licence is essential.

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. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses.

Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low‑carbon future.

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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  / to discuss how we can support you. 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.