Lead Project Manager at SSEN Transmission
Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth or Glasgow.
Salary: £66,100‑£99,100 + car allowance, performance bonus and benefits.
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full Time, Flexible First options.
The role
SSEN Transmission invites a Lead Project Manager to join its Onshore Capital Delivery team to deliver major onshore transmission infrastructure projects as part of its Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment Portfolio.
You will
* Report to the Project Director and oversee the delivery of a set of major transmission infrastructure projects, managing a team of project and senior project managers in close partnership with external delivery contractors and consultants.
* Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in line with regulatory requirements.
* Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with contractors, stakeholders, communities and the public to support the sustainable delivery of the projects you are responsible for.
* Identify business improvements and, where required, support colleagues and the business to develop, test, implement and verify those improvements. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal regulations, processes and governance.
You have
* Extensive experience leading project teams to deliver large or major infrastructure projects through their delivery phases, ideally with specific knowledge of electricity networks.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects.
* Strong commercial background, experience managing large multi‑million‑pound contracts (in excess of £100m) and, preferably, experience working with NEC contract forms.
* Preferably hold or be working towards a professional registration or qualification such as Chartered Project Professional, Chartered Engineer or similar.
Due to the need to travel between offices and sites, a full, current driving licence is required.
Benefits
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits (online GP and counselling service), interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
About SSE
SSE is a leading energy company committed to a net‑zero future, investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application. We only accept applications made online. If shortlisted, you will be contacted and offered a role with SSE on completion of criminality and credit checks.
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