At a Glance
- Tasks: Support project delivery and oversee construction activities for a high-impact renewable energy project.
- Company: Join a leading energy company committed to Scotland's Net-Zero ambitions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, health perks, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative project that contributes to a sustainable future.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction practices and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Base Location
For this role, we require successful applicants to be based in one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Orkney or Caithness.
Salary
Circa £40,000 + car /car allowance + performance‑related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.
Job Overview
This role requires regular on‑site presence to support the project team and oversee construction activities and ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing standards.
The SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery team is currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager to deliver a High Voltage AC project to directly facilitate Scotland's ambitions to meet Net‑Zero. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our SSEN Transmission Delivery Team to deliver a project which is being delivered on the Scottish Islands. Reporting into the Project Manager, you will be part of the Project Management team responsible for the delivery of the project through the execution phase into commissioning and energisation, and full handover to our Operations team. You will play a key role in the successful execution of the project, ensuring collaboration across the supply chain, and managing package interfaces.
The scale of our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, offering opportunities for progression within the business.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Project Interface Manager and Project Management Team to identify, coordinate and deliver project interfaces in line with SSEN values and stakeholder expectations.
- Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing standards and championing SSEN’s Golden Rules.
- Support programme, budget and cost control activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
- Engage with contractors, design teams, internal functions (construction, commissioning, O&M, consenting) and external stakeholders to manage interfaces and information flow.
- Maintain, utilise and enhance interface management tools, managing project reporting and supporting contract administration.
Qualifications
- Proactive approach to identifying interface gaps and driving effective solutions across complex projects.
- Excellent understanding of construction practices, with experience of AC substations desirable.
- Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and relevant HSE legislation.
- Confidence communicating with strong organisational skills, ability to manage multiple interface workflows and represent SSEN Transmission with external stakeholders.
- Collaborative approach with experience across multi‑disciplinary teams; awareness of NEC3 contracts and interface management experience (PowerBI/reporting tools beneficial).
Benefits
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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.
