Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

• Job Number: 559054
• Closing at: Aug 6 2026 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations Aberdeen or Perth. you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office or across the BBNP route.

Salary: £36,200 - £54,400 + car/allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

The role

We have a strong opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join the Beauly to Blackhillock to New Deer to Peterhead (BBNP) programme within Onshore Capital Delivery. This role will support delivery of one of SSEN Transmission’s major onshore reinforcement programmes, working on pre-construction and construction interfaces to help deliver new 400kV overhead line and associated infrastructure across the north and north east of Scotland.

You will

• Support the Project Manager and wider delivery team in managing multi-disciplinary work across the BBNP programme, including overhead line, access, forestry, ground investigation, consents, land and construction readiness activities.
• Help plan, coordinate and monitor project activities, making sure actions, programme milestones, contractor deliverables and internal dependencies are visible, tracked and progressed in line with agreed timescales.
• Work closely with delivery partners, contractors and internal teams to support safe, practical and efficient delivery on site, including regular engagement on access constraints, environmental commitments, landowner requirements and construction sequencing.
• Support the management of allocated work packages, including cost tracking, change control, risk management and preparation of reporting information for governance and project reviews.
• Contribute to tender, procurement and contract administration activities, including preparation of scope information, review of contractor submissions, NEC3 correspondence, programme updates and commercial inputs.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the programme by supporting safe systems of work, reviewing project documentation, learning from site observations and helping project teams work in line with SSE’s safety expectations.

You have

• Experience working in a project, construction, infrastructure or engineering environment, ideally on complex programmes with several workstreams and delivery partners.
• A working knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements, including CDM Regulations, construction phase planning and the importance of safe site delivery.
• An understanding of NEC3 contract administration, project controls, change management and programme tools such as Primavera P6, or a clear willingness to build capability in these areas.
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to track actions, coordinate inputs, follow up with stakeholders and keep project information clear and current.
• A practical, collaborative approach, with confidence working across contractors, land, consents, engineering, commercial, environmental and construction teams to resolve issues and keep delivery moving.

A full, current driving licence, with the ability to travel and attend site regularly.

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.

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

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.

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