Planning Manager Opportunities

SSE plc; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking experienced Planning Managers to lead planning and scheduling for UK energy infrastructure projects. You will develop teams, ensure realistic schedules, and partner with project, commercial, engineering and site delivery groups to enable informed decisions across the lifecycle.

The role covers Onshore, Offshore and Development teams with travel between SSE offices and sites. A driving licence is required and a flexible full-time permanent contract is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction management, engineering, project management or related field.
• NVQ Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Membership of a professional body is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop planning teams across multiple Transmission projects.
• Oversee development, baselining and analysis of robust, logic-driven project schedules.
• Provide strategic planning guidance and risk mitigation actions.
• Lead schedule risk analysis, scenario planning and contingency management.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, commercial teams, engineering and site delivery to set planning standards.

Skills

Planning leadership

Schedule development

Schedule risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract planning knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Degree in construction management/engineering/project management or related field

NVQ Level 5 qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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, Inverness or Aberdeen

Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + car/car allowance + 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

As our investment in the electricity transmission network continues to grow, we’re looking for experienced Planning Managers to lead the planning and scheduling activity that underpins some of the UK’s most important energy infrastructure projects. These opportunities span our Onshore, Offshore and Development teams, supporting complex programmes that are helping to deliver a cleaner, more secure energy future.

In this role, you’ll provide strategic leadership, technical expertise and clear programme insight across a portfolio of projects. You’ll lead and develop planning teams, work closely with project, commercial, engineering, site delivery and contractor teams, and ensure schedules are realistic, joined up and able to support informed decisions across the full project lifecycle.

You will

• Lead, support and develop planning teams, creating a positive, high-performing environment and building capability, quality and consistency across a portfolio of Transmission projects.

• Oversee the development, baselining, management and analysis of robust, logic-driven project schedules across the full lifecycle, from early development through to delivery, construction, commissioning and energisation.

• Provide strategic and technical planning guidance to project teams, using schedule analysis and practical delivery experience to identify risks, impacts, opportunities and effective mitigation actions.

• Lead schedule risk analysis, scenario planning and contingency management, producing clear reporting and performance insight to support timely decisions and corrective action.

• Work closely with project managers, contractors, commercial teams, engineering, site teams and wider stakeholders to establish consistent planning standards, improve schedule quality and support successful project delivery.

You have

• A degree in construction management, engineering, project management or a related technical field, an NVQ Level 5 qualification, or equivalent relevant experience. Membership of a professional body demonstrating continued professional development would be beneficial.

• Significant experience of leading and developing planning teams, with the ability to create a positive working environment and motivate colleagues at different levels.

• In-depth planning and scheduling experience on large-scale infrastructure, construction, energy or major capital projects across complex project lifecycles.

• Strong knowledge of contract planning requirements, with NEC3 or FIDIC experience being beneficial, and the confidence to work effectively with internal teams, contractors and delivery partners.

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar planning and scheduling systems, with experience of implementing, reviewing and improving complex programmes and planning standards.

• The successful candidate may be expected to travel between different SSE offices and project sites, with occasional overnight stays. A driving licence is therefore required.

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 plansees 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.

Work with an equal opportunity employe r

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at [e-mail] / 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.