Senior Project Manager (Electricity Transmission)

Location: Applicants must be based at one of the Scottish office locations in Aberdeen, Inverness, or Perth, with 50% of the working week spent in the office or on site. Active construction periods typically require 2–3 days per week on location, with travel to site.

Salary: £59,800–£89,800 depending on skills and experience, plus car allowance, performance-related bonus, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland and develops infrastructure supporting the energy transition.

What you will do

• Lead SSE project teams and coordinate multiple external contractors to deliver complex projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
• Manage the development and construction phases of large capital projects, including a safety-critical resilience support building or depot.
• Ensure compliance with governance, standards, regulatory obligations, safety management systems, best practice, and LCP governance.
• Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support informed project decisions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to team members while supporting performance and professional development.

Requirements

• Well-developed experience in project management, engineering, or construction, with solid knowledge of health and safety legislation, including CDM regulations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, a collaborative leadership style, and a proven ability to deliver large or complex projects successfully.
• Contract management experience, preferably with NEC3, including cost management, forecasting, and integrated project programmes.
• Experience delivering major civil and building projects, ideally in electricity transmission, or the ability to apply experience from other large-scale project environments.
• Line management experience and the ability to lead, nurture, and guide individuals within a reporting structure.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel to site.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time position with Flexible First working options.
• Private healthcare and gym membership discounts, free online GP, and 24/7 counselling.
• Interest-free loans for technology and transport season tickets, plus a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Family benefits including maternity, adoption, and paternity leave.
• Equal opportunity employer offering reasonable adjustments to support an accessible application and employment experience.

Hiring process

• Applications are accepted online through the Apply Now box only.
• Successful candidates must complete criminality and credit checks before starting.