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This role will be supporting our projects in Angus, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire regions, and requires a minimum attendance of 3 days per week on site\nSalary: £51,600 - £77,400 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.\nWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available\nThe role\nJoin our SSEN Transmission Capital Delivery Onshore team as a Project Manager and help deliver the transmission infrastructure needed to support Scotland’s transition to Net Zero.\nYou’ll play an important role in the development and delivery of substation projects across Peterhead and the North-East of Scotland, working as part of a collaborative team to deliver complex, safety-critical transmission projects.\nProjects vary significantly in scale and complexity, typically ranging from £20m to £500m+, giving you the opportunity to work across a diverse and high-profile portfolio while continuing to develop your experience and expertise.\nReporting to the Lead or Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects from the early stages of development through construction and delivery, bringing together multidisciplinary teams and building collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.\nYou will\nWork collaboratively with SSE project teams and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time, on budget and to the required quality.\nCoordinate the development and construction phases of large capital projects, ensuring they are delivered in line with governance, standards and regulatory obligations.\nPromote a positive safety culture, applying SSE’s Safety Management Systems, best practice and LCP governance throughout all stages of project delivery.\nBuild supportive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, encouraging open communication and well-informed, inclusive decision-making.\nSupport and develop team members through coaching, guidance and clear direction, creating an environment where people can contribute, develop and perform at their best.\nYou have\nExperience working within project management, engineering or construction, with a good understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.\nStrong communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to leadership and experience contributing to the successful delivery of large or complex projects.\nContract management experience (NEC3 preferred), together with an understanding of cost management, forecasting and integrated project programmes.\nExperience delivering major projects, ideally in electricity transmission. We’re also keen to hear from people who can bring relevant transferable experience from other large-scale project environments.\nExperience of line management, with a supportive approach to developing others and helping people perform at their best.\nA valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site, typically spending 3 days per week on location during active construction periods.\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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.\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 shirley-anne.o' / 01738 351976 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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