Lead Project Coordinator (12 month Contract)

Base Location: Perth/Inverness/Glasgow/Aberdeen

Salary: - £38,966 - £45,905 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

**Please note 50% of your working week will be office or site based/plus travel to manage employees**

The Role

Our Transmission business manages a diverse and growing portfolio of projects across Scotland. We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive Lead Project Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll guide and support a team of Project Coordinators who play a vital role in enabling their stakeholders to deliver projects effectively.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a people-focused environment and is passionate about helping teams succeed.

You Will

• Support and lead a team of Project Coordinators, ensuring high standards are maintained across all tasks. You’ll help the team meet deadlines, produce quality work, and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Take on line management responsibilities, including mentoring, training, and handling sensitive matters with care and discretion.

• Plan and forecast team resources to ensure capacity aligns with project needs, supporting long-term team success.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to maintain a consistent, high level of service—regularly looking for ways to enhance team performance and outcomes.

• Contribute to the delivery of key project milestones, aligned with the LCP Governance Framework. A background in project delivery will be beneficial.

You Have

• Experience in a project-focused environment, ideally within a similar industry.

• People management experience, with the ability to inspire and develop others.

• A flexible and organised approach, with confidence in prioritising work and adapting to changing demands.

• Strong teamworking and communication skills, with experience in leading meetings, managing change, and promoting collaboration.

• Solid administration and IT skills, with attention to detail and a focus on quality.

The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with the occasional overnight stay. Therefore, a driving license is required

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[email protected] / 01738 351976 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.

Ready to apply?

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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