Project Manager
* Job Number: 557183
* Closing at: Jan 21 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Reading, Cardiff or Perth
Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing
Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | options available
You will
* Delivery of one or more projects simultaneously to the required quality and success criteria, timelines and budgets.
* Establishing and maintaining highly effective relationships across the business to ensure that interfaces works correctly and information is disseminated as appropriate.
* Proactively manage and take ownership of all elements of the projects and their governance, including risks, issues, dependencies, reporting, documentation and application of delivery framework.
* Stakeholder & Third-party management, including interfacing with Industry, where required.
* Problem analysis with outcomes that will progress issues as appropriate, you will be required to follow problems through to resolution.
You have
* Experience working in a complex regulated environment in a project or programme delivery role within the energy sector or experience in a similarly regulated industry or sector would be advantageous.
* Extensive demonstrable experience of managing and delivering projects successfully from end to end, across the whole project lifecycle.
* Strong stakeholder management, with an ability to work at all levels of the organisation.
* Experience managing complex projects with budgets up to £5M, and experience of managing more than one project at a time.
* Relevant practitioner level qualification (PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum Master)
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 help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure.
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
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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