Transmission Project Management Graduate (Project Delivery Team)

Job description

Project Management Graduate Programme 2026 – TransmissionStart date: 2‐year programme, commencing September 2026.

Base locations: Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: circa £34,000 per annum plus a range of other benefits.

Working pattern: Permanent, full time, flexible. First options available.

Degree disciplines: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management.

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 the programme with the aim of providing experience that will lead to a substantive post. SSEN Transmission is working on high‐profile transmission projects to support clean renewable energy, ensuring the network is safe, efficient and structurally sound.

Project Delivery responsibilities

Plan, execute and monitor projects during the refinement and construction phases.

Collaborate with a wider team and contractors to successfully deliver projects, working both in office and on site.

Develop an understanding of safety culture and company values.

What do I need to join?

Minimum 2:2 bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.

Full UK Driver's Licence (or in process of learning to drive) to travel to project sites.

Practical work experience in the energy sector, demonstrable teamwork, initiative to overcome challenges, and genuine interest in SSEN Transmission.

BenefitsFlexible benefits include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as free online GP and 24/7 counselling services, interest‐free loans, Cycle to Work scheme, generous family entitlements (maternity, adoption, paternity leave).

Equal opportunity employerSSE will make any reasonable adjustments to support applicants. The company is dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Immigration and sponsorshipDue to July 2025 Skilled Worker route changes, this role falls below the minimum "New Entrant" salary threshold and does not meet the requirements for sponsorship.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Inverness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English