Project Manager

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Base Location : Reading

Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Salary : £42,600 - £64,000 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Role overview

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Distributed Energy Construction Team. In this critical leadership role, you’ll take charge of the largest capital projects in the business, driving them from concept through to completion with strategic oversight, commercial acumen, and a relentless commitment to safety and quality.

You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams and work alongside senior stakeholders, clients, and contractors to bring innovative and sustainable energy solutions to life. From pre-construction planning to seamless project handover, your leadership will ensure each project delivers real value for communities and our business alike.

You will

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex capital projects, ensuring safety, budget, time, and quality targets are met.
• Represent SSE as the senior point of contact for project delivery, interfacing with directors, clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement construction strategies that reduce risk, maximise value, and support long-term asset performance.
• Champion a strong SHEW (Safety, Health, Environment & Wellbeing) culture across project teams and supply chain partners.
• Mentor and support Project Managers, helping grow the next generation of delivery leaders within SSE.

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About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We\'re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world\'s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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 zoe.gillespie@sse.com 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.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you\'ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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