Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based in Aberdeen or Inverness. During the construction phase, you are expected to be based at our site location in Peterhead for five days per week.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

The role

As a Site Construction Manager at SSEN Transmission, you will lead the construction delivery of our ASTI Civils or Converter Civils Packages, helping to ensure high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance throughout delivery.

You will

- Represent SSEN Transmission on site, acting as a key point of contact and working closely with contractors and key stakeholders.

- Ensure site operations comply with statutory, legal and company Health and Safety requirements, alongside the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.

- Work collaboratively with appointed contractors and the operations team to deliver works safely, responsibly and in line with the project programme.

- Monitor compliance with planning consents and SHE legislation, maintaining effective reporting and oversight of site performance against agreed KPIs.

- Build effective relationships with contractors, suppliers and local communities, acting as a visible site leader and championing a positive, inclusive safety culture.

You have

- Strong experience in on-site management or supervision of transmission infrastructure and/or large-scale civil engineering projects.

- A strong understanding of health and safety requirements and CDM 2015 Regulations, ideally gained within a utility or similar environment.

- Demonstrable experience coordinating multiple contractors and subcontractors to support effective delivery against project programmes and budgets

- Experience delivering major civil engineering works, including large-scale bulk earthworks and HVDC structures and experience of quality monitoring, including inspection and test plans.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge, resolve issues and effectively plan site activities.

Please note, a full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and work 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 Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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.

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