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Project Management Graduate Programme 2025 - Transmission

Start Date: 2 year programme, commencing September 2025

Base Locations: Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Skye, Argyll, or Glasgow

Salary: circa £33,500 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

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

Degree Disciplines: Project Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Management, or a STEM related degree.

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 governments 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

SSEN Transmission 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?

Youll 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.

Whats 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 on our careers site.

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 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here. If you would prefer a call to discuss adjustments let us know by email and we are arrange a call with you at a time that suits you.

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.

Due to recent immigration rule changes to the Skilled Worker route, this role falls below the minimum "New Entrant" salary threshold and therefore does not meet the requirements to allow for sponsorship.

Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment.

Base Location: Perth

Salary: Circa £23,422 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the programme is circa £28,000 per annum, depending on role.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

Start Date: August 2025

What is the role?

Our Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship programme lasts for four years and combines part-time attendance at university finishing with a BSc (Hons) in Business Management and work-based experience. You will be part of our Project Services team and this programme will support your development and expand your knowledge and experience to work towards becoming a Document Controller, Planner, or Project Coordinator.

Within Transmission, our projects include works to reinforce our existing transmission network, construct new overhead lines, lay new sub-sea cables and increase the capacity of our substations to accommodate new renewable generation schemes, as we move away from fossil fuels towards our net zero future. As part of these projects, our Project Services team provides vital support to ensure they run efficiently from development to delivery stage.

Whilst on the programme you will rotate amongst the different teams to gain experience of the key areas of Project Services before deciding your preference to specialise in one of the listed areas;

Document Controlling - Responsible for the management and control of project/business documents and records and ensuring that the Project Teams operate in accordance with set processes and procedures.

Planning - Planning projects across the full project lifecycle including producing and maintaining client perspective programmes that support the project work processes, milestones, and deadlines. Liaising with project teams, contractors, site management, and commercial teams to effectively report on project progress.

Project Coordination - Including administrative tasks, information management, and support activities. Establishing and maintaining quality governance for administrative processes, data gathering and analysis, and multi-tasking to meet demanding priorities.

You will gain real experience, build an invaluable network, and develop a unique set of skills which will shape your career. Due to our size and diversity, we can offer you a structured yet challenging development programme where you'll have the support of the Learning and Development team and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to be: 

- Highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well.

- Flexible in your approach to work to maximise your chances of success, and you should be happy working alone or as part of a team.

For entrance onto the educational aspect of our programme it's important that you have or expect to achieve the below qualifications prior to starting the programme in August 2025:

- Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent

If you have already completed a Foundation or Modern Apprenticeship in a related subject, this will also contribute towards meeting the entry requirements. Successful candidates will be subject to the university entry requirements.

Please note, we are unable to accept applications from those that have already completed a Bachelors Degree.

SSEN Transmission 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.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

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

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know next steps.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us here by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.

Before commencing employment with SSE, youll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.