SSE Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 15 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at SSE.
SSE
Project Manager
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The first stage was informal, covering the role's basics and expectations, and was a personality check to see if I'd fit the company and role. The second stage was competency-based, discussing my past experience and how it relates to project management. It included many questions about overcoming challenges, working with high-profile stakeholders, and the job's demands. Overall, it was a good experience, though I didn't get an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you dealt with a difficult stakeholder?
SSE
Project Manager Apprentice
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Other Behavioral
The interview process began with a deductive reasoning test administered by SHL. Following that, there was a video interview conducted through an SHL system where I had to record responses to five questions. This part heavily emphasized health and safety. There was no human interaction until the final interview. The video interview was presented as an opportunity to understand my background, skills, education, and experience, though the questions asked didn't seem to facilitate that goal.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What are the hazards present in the SSE work environment?
- What is your assessment of the reasons behind these occurrences?
- What preventative actions do you suggest?
SSE
Project Manager
Senior Difficult Neutral experience Decline offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Case Presentation
Overall, it was a great experience. The interview sessions were very structured, with clear questions from the panel. They had fast responses (through emails) and the HR focal person was very helpful in assisting and facilitating throughout the interview process.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Introduce yourself.
- Competency-based questions were asked.
- Technical interview including case studies.
SSE Project Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from SSE interview reports.
“What are the safe practices for installing a transformer, and could you illustrate the potential hazards and necessary precautions on a site map?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of how the Electricity Distribution Network operates?”
Read reports →“What are the hazards present in the SSE work environment?”
Read reports →“What preventative actions do you suggest?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a team member got into a car crash on their way to work on your project?”
Read report →“What is your assessment of the reasons behind these occurrences?”
Read report →“Considering you'll be meeting your team some distance away, what aspects should you take into account for the commute?”
Read report →“You've got 3 teams going out on 2 vessels, 1 team is totally in experienced. How do you organise and manage this situation and why?”
Read report →“Describe a situation where you managed a dispute, and your experience with NEC3 contracts, including methods for implementing changes within NEC3.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 15 SSE interview reports.