Project Management Graduate Programme 2026 - Transmission
Start Date: 2-year programme, commencing September 2026
Base Locations: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness
Salary: circa £34,000 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Degree Disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management
Please note, due to immigration rule changes in July 2025 to the Skilled Worker route, this role falls below the minimum New Entrant salary threshold and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship.
What is the Role?
As a Project Management Graduate joining SSEN Transmission, you will follow a specialist pathway. Specialists will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure within a business area for the duration of their graduate programme with the aim of providing experience that will lead to a substantive post.
SSEN Transmission are currently working on a number of high‑profile transmission projects that ensure our transmission network can transmit clean renewable energy whilst being safe, efficient, and structurally sound, thereby providing sustainable and reliable energy to all.
About our Teams
Project Delivery: Seeking a Graduate Project Manager to help manage the successful delivery of transmission projects needed to meet the UK government's 2030 net‑zero targets. Working with the Project Manager, a typical day will involve collaborating with a wider team to plan, execute, and monitor projects during the refinement and construction phases. Working closely with contractors to successfully deliver our projects, you will have the opportunity to be based both in the office and on‑site. This will require a flexible approach to working both in a team and undertaking some tasks alone. You will also develop an understanding of our safety culture and values.
The successful candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management, and can be based in Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.
What do I need to join?
You will have a minimum of a 2:2 bachelor's degree in one of the disciplines listed above. For this role, you will need to hold a full UK Driver's Licence, or be in the process of learning to drive, as there will be a requirement to travel to a number of our project sites.
We'd love you to have some practical work experience that reflects your passion for the energy sector, as well as demonstrable experience of working in a team. You should also be comfortable working to and setting stretching individual targets and using your own initiative to overcome challenges, and should have a genuine interest in SSEN Transmission and the prospect of a long‑term future with us.
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 graduates@sse.com 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.
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