Deputy Project Director

About the Opportunity

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Inverness, Perth, Aberdeen, or Glasgow

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 depending on skills and experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The Role

SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Project Director to join our Onshore Capital Delivery team, supporting the delivery of the Beauly - Peterhead Project—one of the major new onshore transmission schemes within our Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) portfolio. This project includes significant new overhead line, underground cable, and substation infrastructure across the north of Scotland.

As a key member of the Onshore Delivery team, you will report directly to the Project Director and act as their deputy when required, providing leadership across project teams and ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery throughout all stages of the programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director in the safe and successful delivery of high‑value and complex onshore transmission projects, overseeing a portfolio of overhead line works.
• Support the development and administration of Ofgem regulatory submissions, as delegated by the Project Director.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the Project Director in the development, refinement, and delivery of a programme of projects.
• Act as an established leader within the business.

About You

You have:

• Extensive experience in Overhead Line project delivery.
• Strong, demonstrable experience in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of NEC3 contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of project management systems and governance arrangements.
• Advanced understanding of project controls processes and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Company

About SSE: SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating, and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition.

SSEN Transmission: SSEN Transmission owns and operates 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us are positive. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

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.