Transmission Project Management Graduate Programme

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom SSE Enterprise Full time
What is the Role

As a Project Management Graduate joining SSEN Transmission, you will follow a specialist pathway. Specialists will work with experts in their specialism, gaining exposure within a business area for the duration of their graduate programme with the aim of providing experience that will lead to a substantive post.

SSEN Transmission are currently working on a number of high-profile transmission projects which are ensuring our transmission network is able to transmit clean renewable energy whilst being safe, efficient, and structurally sound, therefore providing sustainable and reliable energy to all.

Graduates will add value to several of our teams which can include:

About our Teams

Capital Development and Delivery: Seeking a Graduate Project Manager to help manage the successful delivery of transmission projects needed to meet the UK government’s 2030 net zero targets. Working with the Project Manager, a typical day will involve collaborating with a wider team to plan, execute and monitor projects during the refinement and construction phases. Working closely with Contractors to successfully deliver our projects, you will have the opportunity to be based both in the office and on-site. This will require a flexible approach to working both in a team and undertaking some tasks working alone. You will also develop an understanding of our safety culture and values.

The successful candidate will have a degree in project management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or construction management or any STEM subject, and can be based in Argyll, Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth or Skye.

Eastern Green Link (EGL) Project: Is being delivered as a Joint Venture between SSENT (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) and NGET (National Grid Electricity Transmission). This is part of a wider portfolio of Eastern projects being executed on the Eastern Coast of the UK mainland. The EGL2 project consists of a 2GW HVDC link from Peterhead in the Northeast of Scotland to Drax at Wren Hall in North Yorkshire, England, with associated AC onshore works.

There are two Lots of work within scope that are to be delivered by the JV:

- Lot 1 - Converter Scope of Work

- Lot 2 - Cable Scope of Work

Additionally, there are enabling works to be completed by both TOs in the North and South. The project team are responsible for ensuring safe and sustainable delivery of scope elements on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, and based at our Glasgow office.

Offshore: The ASTI Offshore Delivery Team are seeking a Graduate Project Manager to help manage the successful delivery of transmission projects needed to meet the UK government's 2030 net zero targets. Working with the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be help collaborate with the wider team and contractors to manage and monitor the design development, refinement, and construction phases of the ASTI projects. You will have the opportunity to be based both in the office and home, with site-based work increasing with project progress.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and will be based in Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

About Us

owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What do I need to join?

You’ll have a minimum of a 2:2 degree in any of the listed disciplines. 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.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. Safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE, and you should show alignment with our core values and have a genuine passion and interest in the energy sector.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for to find out more.


Our Benefits

Sharesave Scheme 34 days of annual leave Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday Interest-free technology loans 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service Private healthcare discounts Subsidised gym memberships 21 weeks full pay maternity leave Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets  

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