Project Manager

OverviewProject ManagerJob Number : 556754Closing at : Dec 10 2025 - 23 : 55 GMTBase Location : Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, ReadingSalary : £61,620 - £72,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time | options available. The roleSSEN is looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our team in supporting the Distribution ED2 price control period. In this role, you will help deliver projects that enable the transition to Net Zero by overseeing the upgrade and replacement of our electricity network infrastructure.You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget — while aligning with the changing needs and expectations of our customers. You willManage a range of projects in accordance with our investment management process, managing their risks and issues.Be responsible for all aspects of the project including safety, quality, cost and programme.Ensure project documentation and contracts along with supporting information are compliant, maintained and complete through each phase of the project life cycle in line with SSEN processes.Provide support to both our design and investment partners through excellent stakeholder engagement to ensure the projects proceed safely, efficiently and to plan.Be part of a project management team working closely with design engineers, field staff, contractors, customers, and key stakeholders and be adept at communication with a range of stakeholders, from internal customers, to external connection customers to Local Authorities. You havePrevious experience of managing construction projects involving substation works up to 132kV (must include 33kV).An Engineering qualification is preferred and a recognised qualification in construction safety and project management would be advantageous.Experience in contract management and ideally have experience of NEC3 construction contracts.Experience in Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and understand the duties of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital and you will need to be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external. You will also need to possess good problem-solving skills and can thrive under pressure.A member of or working towards membership of Association of Project Management.Regular travel is required and as a result we can only accept applications from candidates that hold a current driving licence. About SSESSE 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., part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future. Flexible benefits to fit your lifeEnjoy 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 employerWe\'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.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. #LI-Distribution#LI-LM2#LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr