Resource Planner

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Resource Planner to manage and optimize resource scheduling. The successful candidate will develop staffing plans, implement planning processes, and analyze project data for effective decision-making. Experience with Primavera P6 and large-scale projects is essential. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning approaches for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in managing critical interfaces across complex programmes.
• Experience in working within a rigorous programme controls environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing and resource plans for timely project execution.
• Implement and support resource planning processes across all project phases.
• Provide resource reporting through project data analysis.
• Forecast workloads and monitor resource availability.

Skills

Resource planning

Data analysis

Project management

Scheduling with Primavera P6

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Base Location: Aberdeen, Perth, Glasgow, Portsmouth or Reading

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We're looking for a Resource Planner to play a key role in managing and optimising our resource scheduling. Using approved systems, you'll prioritise and coordinate plans, monitor schedule adherence, and generate reports that support both plant and non-plant operations.

You will

• Develop and maintain staffing and resource plans that support timely, cost-effective project execution.
• Implement and support resource planning processes, ensuring effective management across all project phases.
• Provide insightful resource reporting by analysing project data, enabling Project Managers to optimise schedules and budgets.
• Forecast workloads and monitor resource availability, proactively planning to meet future demands.
• Support strategic resource planning through data-driven analysis and the maintenance of long-term planning frameworks.
  
  

You have

• Proven experience in establishing and implementing planning approaches on complex, large-scale infrastructure programmes, particularly within regulatory environments.
• A strong background in managing critical interfaces and dependencies across complex programmes.
• Experience working within a rigorous programme controls environment.
• Experience in using Primavera P6 for scheduling and managing delivery of large-scale, complex projects.
  
  

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon 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

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 340954 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.