Development Portfolio Manager
* Job Number: 558368
* Closing at: May 21 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Glasgow, Inverness or Aberdeen.
Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + 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
As Development Portfolio Manager, you will lead a substantial portfolio of Large Capital Projects for the SSEN Transmission Business throughout the development phase, progressing onshore substation, overhead line and cable projects ranging in value from £40m to £1bn, with these critical to support the transition to NetZero.
You’ll be responsible for overseeing and driving the strategic development and progression of projects through optioneering and design through to consents, ensuring projects are ready to transition into construction on time, to budget and meet our regulatory obligations. Reporting into the Head of Onshore Development you will work across multidisciplinary teams and engage with key stakeholders internally and externally to drive outcomes and deliver value for customers, communities and consumers.
You will
* Lead and inspire a high performing team of Project Managers to progress the development of your portfolio through the optioneering and design phases up to provision of consents and readiness for construction, with an ability to develop the optimum project solution, deliver to challenging timescales and manage up to 25 projects simultaneously.
* Manage significant development budgets (typically £25m and above) and lead on forecasting and planning for an overall capital expenditure pipeline exceeding £7bn across the onshore portfolio.
* Drive project programmes to maintain project milestones and develop mitigation as required where issues are encountered for your project portfolio.
* Support the development, planning and implementation of key business strategies to support future growth and achieve this by undertaking engagement with numerous external stakeholders.
* Coach and develop your team cultivating the skills, experience and capability needed to meet future business requirements and adapt to evolving industry challenges.
You have
* Proven leadership experience with substantial experience in developing, managing and reporting on large scale infrastructure projects, preferably within energy transmission, utilities or other regulated environments.
* Engineering or project management professional qualification or degree (or equivalent) with deep technical understanding of infrastructure development.
* Practical knowledge of relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
* Experience of the NEC3 suite of contracts, with a focus on the Engineering and Construction and Professional Services Contracts.
* Experience of project development through the optioneering and design phases up to construction, with an ability to develop the optimum project solution, deliver to timescales and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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.
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
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 351671 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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