At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major capital projects, ensuring safety, budget, and quality targets are met.
- Company: Join SSE, a leading energy company committed to a net zero future.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible benefits, discounts on healthcare, and generous family entitlements.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for everyone to thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable energy while mentoring the next generation of leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering major projects and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 50100 - 75100 £ per year.
Base Location: Reading, Slough, London, Manchester, Sunderland, Glasgow
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
The role: We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our ICP Delivery Team. In this critical leadership role, you’ll take charge of the largest capital projects in the business, driving them from concept through to completion with strategic oversight, commercial acumen, and a relentless commitment to safety and quality. You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams and work alongside senior stakeholders, clients, and contractors to bring innovative and sustainable energy solutions to life. From pre-construction planning to seamless project handover, your leadership will ensure each project delivers real value for communities and our business alike.
You will:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring safety, budget, time, and quality targets are met.
- Represent SSE as the senior point of contact for project delivery, interfacing with directors, clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and implement construction strategies that reduce risk, maximise value, and support long-term asset performance.
- Champion a strong SHEW (Safety, Health, Environment & Wellbeing) culture across project teams and supply chain partners.
- Mentor and support Project Managers, helping grow the next generation of delivery leaders within SSE.
You have:
- A track record of delivering major capital projects (£5m–£50m) within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven capability in stakeholder management, commercial contracts (NEC3/4), and driving cost and performance outcomes.
- Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and SHEW compliance within construction environments.
- Industry-recognised project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent).
- A track record of effective team leadership, contractor management, and collaboration across matrix organisations.
About SSE: SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
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. We are 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.
Senior Project Manager - ICP in North East employer: SSE PLC
SSE is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and growth, we provide flexible working options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all while leading the charge towards a net zero future. Join us in making a real impact on communities and the environment as you manage significant capital projects across various locations including Reading, Slough, London, Manchester, Sunderland, and Glasgow.
