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Base Location: Lewis.
Salary: Circa £24,580 per annum + range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the trainee programme is circa £33,000 per annum.
Working Pattern: Permanent – Full Time.
Start Date: August 2026.
What is the role?
Our Trainee Site Construction Management programme lasts for three years and combines work‑based learning experience and formal training and workshops, including an SVQ in Construction Site Management.
This programme will develop your knowledge and experience to become a Site Manager. While on the programme you will organise work on our project sites, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will liaise with contractors, surveyors and builders to keep the project on track and ensure adequate staff, machinery, and materials.
You will gain real hands‑on experience, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills that will shape your career. Due to our size and diversity, we can offer a structured yet challenging development programme with support from the Learning and Development team and a business mentor. You will be assigned a Site Construction Manager (SCM) who will help manage your day‑to‑day activities on site.
The programme will support your career development into a Site Construction Manager position taking responsibility for your own site. SSEN Transmission projects typically appoint a full‑time site representative or Site Construction Manager onto each major site. They are a key link between our contractors and the rest of the SSEN Transmission team, including project managers and operations.
Projects involve construction or modification of transmission assets (132 kV and above) such as substations, overhead lines, and underground cables, including major civil works and buildings.
What do I need?
* Highly organised and self‑driven with excellent time‑management skills.
* Flexible approach to work; able to work alone or as part of a team.
* Comfortable with living away from home during learning placements across SSE.
* Full UK Driver’s Licence, or in the process of learning to drive, as travel to project sites is required.
Recruitment process:
1. Online Testing.
2. Video Interview.
3. In‑Person Assessment Centre.
If your application meets the minimum criteria, you will be invited to complete an online test. Successful candidates will then proceed to a video interview, followed by an assessment centre. Hiring managers will review all video interviews and contact you by the end of December 2025 with an update.
We’ll keep you updated at every stage and offer support, including technical help or adjustments to the process.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world, investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across north Scotland. We transport energy from generation to demand, ensuring a safe and reliable supply while upgrading the grid for cleaner energy and building a network for net zero.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Well‑being 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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure a positive application experience. We encourage applications from those under‑represented in the workforce. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will take your application further. If offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before starting work.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Utilities, Oil and Gas, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing
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