Senior P6 Planner — Major Infra Projects (Scotland)

SSEN Transmission; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Flexible First options

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is looking for experienced Planners to support major Onshore, Offshore and Development projects. You will develop and manage schedules, use Primavera P6 for insights, and collaborate with project teams to keep milestones on track.

The role requires spending 50% of the week in office across Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness, with permanent, full-time arrangements and flexible options. A performance bonus and comprehensive benefits accompany the package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or scheduling role within major infrastructure, construction, energy or large capital projects.
• Good working knowledge of Primavera P6 to build, maintain and analyse project schedules.
• Understanding of project controls and contract planning requirements; NEC3 or FIDIC knowledge is beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement with internal teams, contractors and partners.
• Proactive, organised and solution-focused with the ability to travel to SSE offices and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage high-quality project schedules across the full lifecycle.
• Use Primavera P6 to build, update and analyse project plans and milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, commercial, site delivery and contractors to align programmes.
• Review, challenge and improve schedules to support informed decision-making.
• Provide clear reporting and insight to help leaders understand performance and actions.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive and organised

Education

NEC3 or FIDIC knowledge

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft 365

Job description

SSEN Transmission is looking for experienced Planners to support major Onshore, Offshore and Development projects. You will develop and manage schedules, use Primavera P6 for insights, and collaborate with project teams to keep milestones on track.

The role requires spending 50% of the week in office across Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness, with permanent, full-time arrangements and flexible options. A performance bonus and comprehensive benefits accompany the package.