Trainee Site Construction Manager

Trainee Site Construction Manager Base Location: Lewis Salary: Circa £24,580 per annum+ a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the trainee programme is circa £33,000 per annum. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time Start Date: August 2026 What is the role? Our Trainee Site Construction Management programme lasts for three years and combines work-based learning experience and formal training and workshops, including an SVQ in Construction Site Management. This programme will develop your knowledge and experience to become a Site Manager. Whilst on the programme you will organise work on our project sites, making sure all tasks are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will liaise with contractors, surveyors and builders to ensure a project is on track and ensure there are enough staff, machinery, and materials to complete the job. You will gain real hands‑on experience, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills which will shape your career. Due to our size and diversity, we can offer you a structured yet challenging development programme where you will have the support of the Learning and Development team and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential. You will be assigned a Site Construction Manager (SCM) that will help manage your day‑to‑day activities on site, ensuring that you get the breadth of knowledge and experience to help you complete your training. The programme will support your career development into a Site Construction Manager position taking responsibility for your own site. SSEN Transmission projects typically appoint a full‑time site representative or Site Construction Manager onto each major site. They play a pivotal role in the team and act as a full‑time on‑site link between our contractors and the rest of the SSEN Transmission project team, including the project manager. They also play an integral link with our operations team. Projects are typically construction of new, or modification to existing transmission voltage (132kV and above) assets including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables. This can include major civil works and buildings. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to: Be highly organised and self‑driven with the ability to manage your time well. Be flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team. Be comfortable to spend some time living away from home whilst on different learning placements across SSE. You will need to hold a full UK Driver's Licence, or be in the process of learning to drive, as there will be a requirement to travel to a number of our project sites. We want you to feel confident about what happens next in our recruitment process, which has three stages: Online Testing, Video Interview, and an In‑Person Assessment Centre. If your application meets the minimum criteria, we'll invite you to complete an online test. If you're successful, you will then be asked to complete an online video interview. Our Hiring Managers will carefully review all video interviews, and if you make it through, we'll contact you by end of December 2025 with an update. We'll keep you updated at every stage, and if you need any support, whether it's technical help or adjustments to the process, please get in touch. You can find out more about what to expect during the recruitment process here . 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. 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 contactapprenticesandtrainees@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. #LI-TRM #J-18808-Ljbffr