At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join SSE, a leader in sustainable energy solutions with a commitment to innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, health perks, and family support.
- Other info: Flexible benefits and a supportive environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering large projects and strong stakeholder management skills required.
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 Snr 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.
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 your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact zoe.gillespie@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
Senior Project Manager - ICP employer: SSE PLC
SSE is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its employees, offering a flexible working environment across key locations such as Reading, London, and Manchester. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, SSE fosters a collaborative culture where experienced leaders mentor the next generation, ensuring that every project not only meets high standards but also delivers meaningful value to communities. Employees benefit from a comprehensive range of perks, including private healthcare discounts, wellbeing services, and generous family entitlements, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
