Insurance Manager

sse.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy company seeks an experienced insurance professional to lead insurance strategy for capital projects across Scotland. Responsibilities include managing insurance input from development through execution, supporting claims resolution, and advising stakeholders on contractual governance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in insurance for large capital projects and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a permanent, full-time position with flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Qualifications

• Significant experience in insurance for large capital projects, ideally in renewables or infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly with large scale construction contracts like FIDIC or NEC.
• Excellent at collaborating across legal and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead insurance input across Networks projects, overseeing OCIP placements and governance.
• Act as point of contact for stakeholders regarding insurance obligations and indemnity clauses.
• Support claims resolution by collaborating with legal and finance teams.

Skills

Insurance for large capital projects

Contract review and negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding governance frameworks

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Base Location:

London/Reading/Glasgow/Aberdeen/Flexible

Salary:

£ Competitive + 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

This is a high-impact opportunity to deliver the insurance strategy for major networks projects across Scotland. You’ll work at the heart of capital delivery with a forward thinking, innovative team ensuring risks are effectively mitigated via insurance.

You Will

1. Lead insurance input across Networks projects, from early development through execution, including OCIP placements, contractual risk reviews, and governance processes
2. Be recognised as a subject matter expert and first point of contact for the business across Networks assets in development, construction and operations.
3. Work with the Lead Insurance Manager in the marketing and placement of Large Capital Projects with the London insurance market.
4. Support claims resolution and recovery, working with legal and finance teams to manage complex claims and ensure lessons learned are captured
5. Engage with project stakeholders, advising on insurance obligations, indemnity clauses, and interface risks to ensure robust contractual governance.

You Have

1. Significant experience in insurance for large capital projects, ideally within the renewables or infrastructure sectors, with knowledge of Owner Controlled Insurance programmes.
2. Strong contract review and negotiation skills particularly in relation to large scale construction projects. Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC and LOGIC contract forms advantageous.
3. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, and project delivery teams.
4. Understanding of governance frameworks, including risk transfer mechanisms for major projects.
5. A proactive and inquisitive mindset, bringing diverse perspectives to problem‑solving and team dynamics.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our Group Insurance team supports SSE in meeting all requirements relating to the management of risk via insurance across the full SSE business.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

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. 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 [e-mail] 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.