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 – Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.
Salary: £124,200 - £186,200 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As a member of the Offshore Directorate Leadership team, you will lead the delivery of a programme of large capital HVDC interconnector projects within the Offshore Delivery portfolio with a cumulative programme value (and financial responsibility) of circa £5-10bn over the current forecast period of 2026-2036. As Programme Director, you will contribute to Directorate Strategic Planning, Budget Setting and you will sit on Project Boards, the Directorate Safety Health and Wellbeing Committee and Transmission Executive Sub Committees, as required.
• Safely deliver a programme of complex and concurrent mega High Voltage DC Interconnector projects with a cumulative programme value of c.£5-10bn over the period of 2026-2036.
• Champion SSEN Transmission’s Safety, Project and Leadership values and provide inspirational leadership, clear direction, guidance, support and challenge to your project teams.
• Establish organisational structures, resources and process for the safe delivery of your projects on time, with effective governance and financial, commercial, quality and risk management disciplines.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to positively influence the delivery of our portfolio of projects and wider Transmission and SSE business objectives, including Joint Venture partners, government bodies, regulatory authorities and industry partners.
• Develop and maintaining excellent Partnership Working relationships with senior Supply Chain Partner counterparts.
• Negotiate individual Contract terms and conditions with Supply Chain Partners prior to execution and successfully manage Supply Chain Partnership relations during execution to ensure ‘Best for Project’ outcomes are secured.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience with significant leadership experience in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Substantial experience in the safe and timely execution of large, complex multi-billion-pound offshore transmission, marine, or renewable energy projects.
• A strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and financial forecasting within a regulated utility environment.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, contract negotiation (NEC3, FIDIC) and offshore construction management.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex project challenges.
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. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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 contact Gemma Bell (gemma.bell@sse.com / 01738 341043) 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.
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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.
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