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Project Manager – Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks

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Location:

Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Orkney.

Salary: £61,620 – £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

SSEN is looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our team in supporting the Distribution ED2 price control period. In this role, you will help deliver projects that enable the transition to Net Zero by overseeing the upgrade and replacement of our electricity network infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget whilst aligning with the changing needs and expectations of our customers.

• Manage a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process, managing their risks and issues.
• Be responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme.
• Ensure project documentation and contracts along with supporting information are compliant, maintained and complete through each phase of the project life cycle in line with SSEN processes.
• Provide support to both our design and investment partners through excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects proceed safely, efficiently and to plan.
• Be part of a project management team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers and key stakeholders, and be adept at communication with a range of stakeholders, from internal customers to external connection customers to Local Authorities.

• Previous experience of managing construction projects involving substation works up to 132kV (must include 33kV).
• Engineering qualification preferred; recognised qualification in construction safety and project management would be advantageous.
• Experience in contract management and ideally experience of NEC3 construction contracts.
• Experience in Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and understanding of the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, good problem‑solving skills and able to thrive under pressure.

This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. The company will provide access to a vehicle for work‐related travel. A valid driving licence is essential.

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Distribution 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.

Flexible benefits to fit your life: 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; generous family entitlements such as maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.

Work with an equal‑opportunity employer. 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.

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