SSE Energy & Utilities

Lead Project Manager

📍 Renfrew (+3 others) United KingdomUnited Kingdom 🕐 14 Aug 2026
Full-time Senior
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Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office or site - Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen or Glasgow Salary: £68,100 - £102,100 depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available The role SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects at Greens, the majority of this programme of works is now in construction on site. You will - Report to the Project Director and oversee the delivery of a set of major transmission infrastructure projects, managing a team of project and senior project managers working closely with external delivery contractors and consultants. - Work closely with the Transmission Management team to uphold the highest level of safety performance and ensure projects are refined, constructed and commissioned in line with regulatory requirements. - Build and maintain productive and enduring relationships with Contractors, Stakeholders, Communities and the public to support the sustainable delivery of the projects that you are responsible for. - Be expected to identify business improvements and where required support colleagues and the business to develop, test, implement and verify business improvements. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and internal regulations, processes and governance. You have - Extensive experience leading project teams to deliver large or major infrastructure projects in delivery phases and experience working at a senior level in project delivery, ideally with specific knowledge of electricity networks and/or large earthwork programmes. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and an advanced understanding of project management systems and governance for the execution of large projects. - A strong commercial background, experience managing large multi-million-pound contracts (in excess of £100m) and preferably experience working with NEC contract forms. - You will preferably hold a professional registration or qualification, such as Chartered Project Professional, Chartered Engineer, or are working towards the same or similar. Due to the need to travel between our offices and sites throughout Northern Scotland, there is a requirement for you to have a full, current driving licence. About SSE SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy 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 energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come. 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 shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 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. Ready to apply? Start 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. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. #LI-TRM #LI-ST1 #LI-Hybrid
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