Assistant Project Manager
* Job Number: 558657
* Closing at: Jun 9 2026 - 23:55 BST
Base Location: – For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Inverness, Aberdeen or Perth
Salary: £35,200 - £52,800 + car/allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team. This role is designed to support the successful completion of ongoing T2 projects and contribute to our new T3 portfolio, alongside major new onshore transmission infrastructure projects across the East of Scotland.
You will
* Support the management of a multi‑skilled project team, contributing to the delivery of transmission projects across both development and construction phases.
* Work closely with the Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and monitor project activities, ensuring tasks and deliverables are completed on schedule. You’ll engage effectively with stakeholders, ensuring project needs and objectives are clearly understood while demonstrating SSE’s core leadership values.
* Manage allocated work packages with a focus on efficiency and value, assist with budget planning, and support the preparation of financial reports. You’ll play an important role in maintaining cost control and promoting commercial awareness throughout the project lifecycle.
* Contribute to the preparation of tender documentation and contract specifications. You’ll assist with tender assessments, support commercial negotiations, and help manage ongoing contracts while building knowledge of the Large Capital Projects Governance process.
* Promote a strong safety culture by developing an understanding of safety management systems and best practice, ensuring project teams operate in line with SSE’s safety expectations and values.
You have
* Experience working in a project environment, ideally within construction and/or engineering.
* Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including CDM Regulations and relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.
* An understanding of NEC3 contract administration and project programming tools such as Primavera P6.
* A proven ability to work collaboratively within teams, bringing enthusiasm, strong problem‑solving skills, and a proactive approach to challenges.
A full, current driving licence, with the ability to travel and attend site regularly.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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
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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