Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness
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 | Flexible First options available
The role
Join us at a pivotal time in Scotland's energy transition. As Deputy Project Director, you will play a key role in delivering a growing portfolio of customer connection and infrastructure projects across the islands of Scotland. Reporting directly to the Programme Director, you will support our Project Directors in delivering highvalue, complex offshore AC infrastructure projects from development through to execution.
In this role, you will act as a trusted member of the leadership team—stepping in for Project Directors when required—ensuring continuity of leadership, project performance, and stakeholder confidence.
You will
At all times, safety will be at the core of your role ensuring all work is executed safely in accordance with the SSE safety licence – "if it's not safe, we don't do it.".
Support the Project Directors in the delivery of a large complex, high value portfolio of customer connection and infrastructure projects, ensuring execution readiness and delivering on time and to budget with effective financial, quality and risk management.
Identify, develop, and secure a highperforming supply chain ensuring capability, competitiveness, and readiness for successful project delivery.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and impact upon the delivery of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives.
Lead on the identification and prioritisation of continuous improvement within Project Delivery processes and supporting wider cross organisational improvements to drive improved project outcomes.
You have
A strong commercial focus with significant high value project/programme management experience and understanding of major projects delivery combined with an understanding and experience of financial planning for large capital projects.
A strong delivery focus with experience of achieving excellent outcomes in demanding timescales within a high-pressured project environment.
In depth knowledge and experience of the electricity industry and delivery, preferably with large civil engineering and building delivery experience.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of project management systems and governance arrangements for development and execution of large capital projects.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of project controls processes and systems.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and practices.
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.
SSEN Transmission 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 Hannah at or 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.