Resource Planner

Medirest Signature; Perth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is seeking a Resource Planner to optimize scheduling and resource management within large-scale infrastructure projects. This full-time role involves forecasting workloads, managing staffing plans, and providing insightful analysis to support project management. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex regulatory environments and expertise in Primavera P6. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits to promote wellbeing and family support.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships

Free online GP and 24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in establishing and implementing planning approaches on complex, large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Strong background in managing critical interfaces and dependencies across complex programmes.
• Experience in a rigorous programme controls environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain staffing and resource plans for project execution.
• Implement and support resource planning processes across project phases.
• Provide insightful resource reporting and forecast workloads to optimize schedules.

Skills

Planning Approaches

Project Data Analysis

Scheduling using 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 Fiona on 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.