Trainee Project Manager - Technical Apprenticeship
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Trainee Project Manager - Technical Apprenticeship
Base Location: Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow, Perth, Orkney, Argyll
Salary:Circa £23,422 per annum + a range of other benefits to support yourfamily, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the trainee programme is circa £33,000 per annum.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Start Date:August 2025
What is the role?
This two year programme is designed to develop your understanding on delivering projects in line with clear objectives and making decisions to manage stakeholder expectations. You will work alongside a multi-skilled team to deliver the project to time, cost, and quality requirements.
The Trainee Project Manager programme is designed to offer you support towards achieving a Level 8 Project Management qualification and the opportunity to complete your qualification whilst applying your learning in the workplace.
You will be collaborating with the Project Manager to plan, execute and monitor projects, ensuring timely completion of project tasks and deliverables. You will be communicating with stakeholders to understand project needs and goals, whilst demonstrating SSE core values. You will work towards developing a clear understanding of safety management systems and best practices along with ensuring project teams align with our safety culture.
Completion of the Trainee Project Management programme can lead to career development within SSEN Transmission as an Assistant Project Manager while you build your experience to progress to become a Project Manager. You will be leading Large Capital Projects, delivering substation, overhead line, and cable projects ranging in value from £10m to £2bn.
You will gain real hands-on experience on our key sites, 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 will have the support of the Learning and Development team and a business mentor to assist you in reaching your full potential. You will be assigned a Project Manager that will help manage your day-to-day activities on site, ensuring that you get the breadth of knowledge and experience to help you complete your training.
What do I need?
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.
- 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.
About our Business
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'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 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 apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com 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, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal recordsand credit check.
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