Construction Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Base Location: Reading, Sunderland or Manchester

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

You have:

• A track record of delivering major capital projects (£5m–£50m) within the energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven capability in stakeholder management, commercial contracts (NEC3/4), and driving cost and performance outcomes.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and SHEW compliance within construction environments.
• Industry-recognised project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent).
• A track record of effective team leadership, contractor management, and collaboration across matrix organisations.

Benefits

Flexible benefits to fit your life:

• 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.
• Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

About Company

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.

Eligibility

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.

EXTERNAL: 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.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.