Asset Planner

SSE Renewables; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 35,200 - 52,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Interest-free loans on tech

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an Asset Planner to support their onshore wind portfolio across Scotland and Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning maintenance and outages to ensure compliance and facilitate operational coordination. This role requires strong skills in operational planning within engineering environments, effective communication with stakeholders, and a structured approach to decision-making. The position offers benefits including performance-related bonuses, flexible working options, and employee wellbeing discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operational planning within engineering or related fields.
• Ability to prioritize demands and make balanced planning decisions.
• Confidence in using data for planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly planning meetings and manage workload visibility.
• Build and manage maintenance plans to ensure compliance.
• Plan and coordinate outages with external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate reporting on compliance and outages.

Skills

Experience in maintenance planning

Digital systems proficiency

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Risk-based decision-making

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Flexible Ireland or Scotland, however our preference is that you will be based from one of our key Irish or Scottish sites which includes but not limited to Newcastle West, Bally Connell or Ballybofey and Perth, Glasgow or Inverness.

Salary: €49,400-€74,200/£35,200-£52,800 + 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

We are looking for an Asset Planner to support our Onshore Wind portfolio. Reporting directly to the Operations Planning Manager, you will be responsible for planning maintenance and outages across our wind farms in Scotland & Ireland. You will ensure work is prioritised correctly, the fleet remains maintenance compliant, and outages are properly coordinated with operational and grid stakeholders. This is a hands-on planning role with real operational accountability.

You will

• Run monthly planning meetings across onshore hubs and maintain clear visibility of workload, risks and compliance.
• Build and manage maintenance plans to keep the fleet compliant and aligned with available resources.
• Plan and coordinate outages, acting as the interface with external Network Operators.
• Manage outage reporting requirements (including REMIT) and support outage compensation processes where required.
• Maintain accurate planning data and provide regular updates on compliance, major works and upcoming outages.

You have

• Experience in maintenance, asset, outage, project or operational planning within an engineering, utilities, infrastructure or similar environment.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and make balanced, risk-based planning decisions.
• Confidence using digital systems and data to build, manage and improve plans.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain plans, risks and trade-offs clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• A structured and forward-thinking approach, with attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

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.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

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We are 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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