{"id":1428485,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sse-project-engineer-connections","title":"Project Engineer (Connections)","company":{"id":1808654,"name":"SSE","domain":"sse.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sse-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Schema","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Inverness, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":45452,"max":54311,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":72008},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T14:42:44Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-24","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T09:21:18Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":8,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":8},"description":"Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in Inverness.\nSalary: £45,452 - £54,311 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.\nWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available\nThe role\nWe are looking for a Project Manager/Engineer to join our team within our Connections department. This role will involve the development, refinement and execution of new projects across our operational area.\nYou will\nCoordinate and prioritise essential project outcomes for multiple projects in the Highland area.\nGuarantee projects are completed within budget, on time and meet quality standards.\nAssist both our clients and delivery teams to ensure projects run smoothly, along with attending site meetings.\nEnhance profitability and opportunities through outstanding customer service along with identifying improvements for collaboration.\nSupport delivery managers to implement Safety Management Systems, CDM regulations, best practices, and governance processes as required.\nWilling to work towards LV & HV operational authorisations (LV/HV Switching & SAP)\nYou have\nExperience in creating project schedules, budgets, resource plans to deliver effective and affordable schemes.\nThe ability to meet project deadlines, quality, and budget goals, with precise and timely progress and financial reports.\nCompetent in the use of Microsoft office software, with extensive experience of using Excel and Project.\nA familiarity with regulated industries, ideally electricity or utilities, however this is not mandatory.\nProven experience working in project teams adhering to governance processes and knowledge of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and governance standards.\nWorking/Operational knowledge of the HV network is beneficial but not necessary as training will be provided.\nThis role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel.\nThe requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role.\nA valid driving licence is essential.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSEN 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 technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy 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.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.\nWe'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.\nReady to apply?\nStart your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. 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