At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex capital projects to support Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions and guide multi-disciplinary teams.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to shaping critical electricity infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work options, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and leadership in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on the energy transition while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering large capital projects and strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Overview
In this role you will lead complex capital projects within the Shetland AC portfolio to support Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions.
Based with one of several Scottish locations, you’ll guide a multi‑disciplinary team and a partner network to deliver safely, on time, and within budget.
You’ll drive governance, contractual negotiations, and commercial oversight while promoting core SSE values.
The work offers scale, progression, and the chance to shape critical electricity infrastructure for the energy transition.
This opportunity combines hands‑on leadership with strategic program management to deliver meaningful impact.
- Pay / Benefits
- car or car allowance
- performance-related bonus
- flexible first options
- private healthcare discounts
- gym discounts
- cycle to work scheme
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary project teams and framework partners on offshore transmission projects
- Ensure safety, health, wellbeing, and environmental compliance for all personnel and activities
- Manage governance, regulatory compliance, and adherence to internal processes
- Oversee commercial aspects including contract negotiation/management and budgeting
- Provide guidance to teams, foster capability and high performance, and align with core SSE values
- Identify and drive business process improvements across projects and functions
- Key requirements
- Proven track record delivering technically complex large capital projects in Transmission, Construction, Energy, or regulated utilities
- Engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience
- Commercially astute with experience negotiating and managing NEC/FIDIC contracts; capable of cost forecasting and integrated scheduling
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; strong governance and project management systems know‑how
- Ability to interpret industry and health and safety legislation and company policies
- Leadership and people management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Problem solving and initiative
- Project lifecycle management
- Contract management (NEC/FIDIC)
- Cost forecasting and budgeting
Senior Project Manager in Aberdeen employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Thermal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can thrive as a Risk Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and a culture that promotes inclusivity and continuous improvement, SSE provides ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the energy transition. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and personal needs.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Energy Recruitment Team
