Assistant Project Manager

Base Location

Perth. You will be required to spend a minimum of 2-3 days per week onsite in Dundee, with additional site attendance required during key project phases.

Salary

£36,200 - £54,400 + 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

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join SSEN Transmission's Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery of projects within the TKUP ASTI scheme, part of our Pathway to 2030 programme. The project team is based in the Dundee/Tayside area and is playing a key role in delivering critical electricity infrastructure to support the transition to a cleaner energy future.

You will

• Support the successful delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects, helping to ensure activities are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Work closely with Project Managers, contractors and other stakeholders to coordinate project activities and monitor progress against key milestones and deliverables.
• Manage assigned work packages, supporting cost forecasting, reporting and project controls to maximise project value and efficiency.
• Contribute to procurement and contract management activities, including tender preparation, evaluation and contractor performance management.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

You have

• Experience working within a project delivery environment, ideally within construction, engineering, utilities or other infrastructure sectors.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes to agreed timescales.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build effective working relationships across project teams.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements within project environments, including awareness of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• A proactive and collaborative approach, demonstrating problem-solving skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to develop a career in project management.

Please note, a full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We 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.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN 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.

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' / 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.

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