SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than double our net operational capacity to around 9GW by 2027 and grow our renewable energy output to over 50TWh by 2032.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role To support our growth ambitions and deliver our Net Zero Acceleration Programme, we're recruiting a Project Co-Ordinator into our Offshore Wind Capital Projects team.
You'll work hand in hand with project teams, providing co-ordination and administrative support for the team working on the Ijmuiden Ver Alpha offshore windfarm in the Netherlands, a c2GW Offshore windfarm scheduled for energisation in 2029.
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in either or Glasgow, Perth or Dublin office.
Salary: Competitive + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise and schedule team meetings, group travel, and events, ensuring attendance, accurate minute-taking, and smooth execution.
- Effectively manage a high-volume workload while maintaining strong service levels and team efficiency.
- Collaborate with the Project Director, Senior Project Manager and the Project Management Team to oversee the preparation of key project documentation.
- Create and manage requisitions, purchase orders, invoice receipting and administrative tasks, ensuring timely payment of contractors.
- Maintain and update SharePoint sites, communicate project updates and schedule training courses for the project and Development teams.
What do I need? To be considered for this role we would love you to have a positive, can-do attitude with a keen eye for detail, the ability to be proactive, work independently and function well as part of a team. In addition:
- Strong Microsoft skills, particularly in SharePoint and Powerpoint, with the ability to create and refine presentations.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively, respond to last-minute demands and maintain high standards of service.
- Experience in project coordination, supporting large teams and ensuring adherence to project timelines and milestones.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with experience working alongside senior team members and coordinating across departments.
- Given the international nature of the project, with a team spread over the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands, there will likely be an element of travel involved (3-4 days per month), depending on where the successful candidate ends up based.
What's in it for you? 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.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Dougie on 01738 275199.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
