Trainee Site Construction Manager Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, Argyll
Salary: Circa £23,422 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, 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?
Our Trainee Site Construction Management programme lasts for three years and combines work-based learning experience and formal training and workshops, including an SVQ in Construction Site Management.
This programme will develop your knowledge and experience to become a Site Manager. Whilst on the programme you will organise work on our project sites, making sure all tasks are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will liaise with contractors, surveyors and builders to ensure a project is on track and ensure there are enough staff, machinery, and materials to complete the job.
You will gain real hands-on 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 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 Site Construction Manager (SCM) 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.
The programme will support your career development into a Site Construction Manager position taking responsibility for your own site. SSEN Transmission projects typically appoint a full-time site representative or Site Construction Manager onto each major site. They play a pivotal role in the team and act as a full-time on-site link between our contractors and the rest of the SSEN Transmission project team, including the project manager. They also play an integral link with our operations team. Projects are typically construction of new, or modification to existing transmission voltage (132kV and above) assets including substations, overhead lines, and underground cables. This can include major civil works and buildings.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to:
- Have some previous experience working on an active construction site in any capacity, or alternatively have studied HNC Construction Management. Please note, we are unable to accept applications from those that have already completed, or are working towards achieving, a Masters degree.
- Be highly organised and self-driven with the ability to manage your time well.
- Be 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.
- Be comfortable to spend some time living away from home whilst on different learning placements across SSE.
- 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 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.
