Head of Resource Management & Project Coordination
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Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen
Salary: £66,100 – £99,100 plus car/car allowance, performance‑related bonus & a range of benefits
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible first options available
The role
As SSEN Transmission delivers a multi‑£bn portfolio of major infrastructure projects to enable low carbon energy, we’ve established a new Project Services function to provide governance, insight, and expertise that underpin successful delivery. As Head of Resourcing, Planning and Project Coordination, you will lead a high‑performing team to manage resource forecasting, allocation and utilisation, while standardising project coordination across the portfolio.
You will
* Lead and embed SHE principles across resource management and project coordination, ensuring a safe, compliant and high‑performing working environment.
* Oversee forecasting, demand management, allocation, utilisation, and onboarding/off‑boarding to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time.
* Define and maintain scalable, consistent coordination processes that support smooth project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and operational readiness across the portfolio.
* Build a high‑performing Resource Management and Project Coordination function, providing strategic direction, capability development, and a collaborative, delivery‑focused culture.
* Implement digital tools, automation and best‑practice processes, while engaging stakeholders to enhance efficiency, insight and overall functional maturity.
You have
* Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Business Management, Project Management, Engineering, Resource Planning or a related discipline.
* Proven expertise in resource and project coordination, including forecasting, utilisation frameworks, contingent workforce governance and scaling standardised processes across major programmes.
* Strong digital and analytical capability, with experience in enterprise resource planning platforms, data analysis, performance reporting and integration with HR, Finance and Commercial systems.
* Senior leadership experience in complex, high‑value delivery environments, managing multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic objectives.
* Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with confidence in engaging Executive Management, Boards and senior stakeholders to drive alignment and informed decision making.
About SSE
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 power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across northern Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable supply. We are upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, home‑grown energy for the future and building a network for net‑zero to secure power for generations.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private health care and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, and a new bike through our Cycle‑to‑Work scheme. We also offer generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave and more.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact louise.markwick@sse.com or 01738 351671 to discuss how we can support you. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially those under‑represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply
Start your online application using the “Apply Now” link. Applications are accepted only online. We’ll contact you after the closing date regarding next steps. If offered a role, you’ll need to complete a criminality and credit check before starting work.
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