P6 Project Planner

SSE PLC; Aberdeen City; Presencial; GBP 44.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/ Adoption pay and paternity

Descripción de la vacante

SSE plc is seeking a Project Planner for its Onshore Renewables portfolio. You will develop and maintain Primavera P6 schedules across development, construction and life-extension projects, coordinating with engineering, procurement and site teams to keep programs realistic and on track.

Lead critical path analysis, assess delays and change impacts under NEC3/NEC4, and deliver clear planning reports to support executive decisions and performance management.

Formación

• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling for large scale projects.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site execution.
• Experience using Primavera P6 to build and manage complex programmes.
• Experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including delay impacts and contractor claims.
• Track record of specific projects with defined roles and client/contractor organisations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain construction-focused project schedules across full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and site construction teams to reflect site conditions.
• Identify critical paths, delays and risks; support mitigation strategies.
• Conduct delay analysis and assess time impact of changes and claims under NEC contracts.
• Provide planning reports and insights to inform decisions and performance management.

Conocimientos

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk analysis

Schedule reporting

Stakeholder comms

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Descripción del empleo

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations or at site: Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth whilstother SSER locations can be considered.

Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + 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

Join our Onshore Renewables team and play a vital role in delivering the clean energy projects that will power a net zero future. As a Project Planner, you'll provide expert planning and scheduling support across our portfolio of wind farm development, construction, and life-extension projects.

Using Primavera P6, you'll help keep our projects on track - ensuring they're delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with our Project Services Manager, Project Managers, Capital Projects Team, and wider stakeholders, you'll develop robust, data-driven schedules that enable smart decisions and drive performance across the business.

You will

• Develop and maintain detailed, construction-focused project schedules in Primavera P6 across the full project lifecycle - from early development through to delivery and operation.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and site construction teams to build realistic, logic-driven programmes that reflect actual site conditions and sequencing.
• Identify and analyse critical paths, delays, and risks, supporting the development of robust mitigation strategies to maintain schedule integrity.
• Conduct delay analysis and evaluate the time impact of change events, contractor claims, and variations, ensuring full compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contractual requirements.
• Provide clear, concise planning reports and insights to inform key decisions, track progress, and support performance management.

You have

• Proven experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within the renewable energy, power, or civil engineering sectors.
• A solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site execution, gained through hands-on experience with multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Demonstrated ability to use Primavera P6 to build and manage complex, logic-linked construction programmes.
• Practical experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including assessing delay impacts, change events, and contractor claims.
• A clear track record of specific projects you've supported, with defined roles, responsibilities, and client or contractor organisations that demonstrate your ability to deliver in a complex project environment.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. 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 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.

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

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.