Risk Manager

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Glasgow, Perth or Inverness.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Due to continued growth, SSEN Transmission is looking for a Risk Manager to join the Project Delivery Risk team. The Risk Manager will support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across complex infrastructure projects, ensuring effective risk management processes and collaboration with key stakeholders.

You will

Implement and embed risk management processes across major projects.

Lead risk reviews and maintain accurate risk registers.

Develop mitigation strategies and ensure consistency of risk data.

Perform quantitative risk analysis (cost and schedule) to meet Regulator requirements.

Prepare and deliver clear risk reports aligned with project milestones.

You have

Expertise in quantitative risk analysis (cost and schedule).

Experience of leading risk management on large infrastructure projects.

Strong knowledge of project risk management methods and tools.

Ability to communicate complex risk information clearly to stakeholders.

Excellent organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

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.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com / 01738 342963 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.

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