Senior Planner – Energy Transmission (Hybrid, Scotland)

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Free online GP

Cycle to Work

Family entitlements (maternity/adopt/p

Job summary

SSE is recruiting a Senior Planner to lead planning across a portfolio of Transmission projects in Scotland. The role involves guiding a team of planners, managing complex schedules, and providing clear programme insight to support delivery decisions.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure planning, strong use of Primavera P6, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The role is permanent, full‑time and hybrid, with base locations in Scotland.

Qualifications

• In‑depth experience in planning and scheduling on large‑scale infrastructure, construction, energy or major capital projects.
• Experience leading, mentoring or managing planners to raise capability and quality.
• Strong knowledge of project planning tools, especially Primavera P6, to build and improve complex programmes.
• Understanding of NEC3 or FIDIC contract planning requirements is beneficial.
• Strong communication and proactive stakeholder engagement across internal teams and delivery partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of planners across a portfolio of Transmission projects.
• Oversee development and management of robust schedules through the full lifecycle from development to energisation.
• Provide technical planning guidance, identifying schedule risks and mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors and commercial teams to ensure realistic programmes.
• Produce reporting and performance insight including earned value and progress data.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Planning & scheduling

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

SSE is recruiting a Senior Planner to lead planning across a portfolio of Transmission projects in Scotland. The role involves guiding a team of planners, managing complex schedules, and providing clear programme insight to support delivery decisions.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in infrastructure planning, strong use of Primavera P6, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The role is permanent, full‑time and hybrid, with base locations in Scotland.