At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a key delivery pillar in a transformative energy project.
- Company: Join SSE, a leading energy company committed to a net zero future.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of energy while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in project delivery and contract management, ideally in utilities or energy.
The predicted salary is between 51600 - 77400 £ per year.
Base Location: Reading, Perth or Glasgow
Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract till Oct 27 | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
SSEN Distribution are recruiting a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our Transformation project, Project Bridge. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a complex, high-profile programme that is redefining how we serve our customers, embedding agility into our operations, and building the digital capability needed for the future of SSE.
You’ll work with experienced delivery teams and senior stakeholders across our business and supply chain, managing the full lifecycle of a key delivery pillar from planning to execution.
- Lead the planning and management of a designated delivery pillar, ensuring a high-confidence (P80) baseline plan is developed, maintained, and aligned with the overarching integrated programme schedule.
- Administer and control contracts (primarily under NEC3 frameworks) in partnership with supply chain providers, including processing change requests, impact assessments, and compensation events.
- Manage project reporting and governance, producing KPIs and progress updates to support Programme Board reporting and ensure transparency across delivery milestones, risks, and resourcing.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with delivery leads, the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), and senior stakeholders to maintain alignment, mitigate risks, and drive efficiency across delivery teams.
- Ensure financial and resource accuracy through a fully costed and resource-loaded project plan, providing clear visibility of commercial impacts, dependencies, and critical paths.
You have
- Project delivery expertise within large-scale, complex programmes – ideally in utilities, energy, or related infrastructure sectors – with a strong understanding of transformational or operational change.
- Extensive experience in contract and schedule management, including administration of NEC3 contracts and use of project tools such as Microsoft Project, P6, and Excel.
- Formal project management qualifications (e.g. APM, MSP) and a strong track record of applying them in practice across multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commercial acumen and resource planning ability, with experience managing sub-contractors, understanding commercial risk, and driving value through supplier performance.
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. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
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 Jim on james.walker2@sse.com / 01738 341514 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.
Project Manager - Bridge Transformation Programme in Reading employer: SSE PLC
SSE plc is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible working patterns in a dynamic hybrid environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have access to generous benefits and opportunities for growth within the energy sector, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to impactful energy infrastructure projects.
