Senior Planning Engineer

SSE; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland is looking for a Senior Planning Engineer to lead planning efforts on complex projects. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing large-scale projects, using tools like Primavera P6, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This role offers a hybrid working model and a range of flexible benefits to support employees.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP access

Interest-free loans on tech

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a planning team.
• Prior experience using company standard planning and scheduling systems.
• A can-do attitude focused on contributing to a positive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Planning Engineers for Transmission projects.
• Report on progress, risks, and contingency plans.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to the planning team.

Skills

Leadership

Planning on large-scale projects

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Perth or Aberdeen.
Salary: circa £60,000 depending on experience + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available.

The role is for a Senior Planning Engineer to support the Onshore Capital Delivery teams within SSEN Transmission. This is a fantastic time to join as we deliver critical infrastructure projects in the UK. We offer a hybrid working model to split time between home and office to support a healthy work/life balance.

The role

Due to the continued growth of our business and the rapid expansion of our project portfolio, SSEN Transmission has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planning Engineer to support our Onshore Capital Delivery teams.

You will:

• Lead a team of Planning Engineers and undertake the planning of a portfolio of projects within Transmission, including producing and managing programmes.
• Implement technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, integrating your understanding of emerging industry methodologies to manage cross-discipline relationships within the project services functions.
• Create, implement and execute a top-down approach to strategic plans and schedules that support project work processes, milestones and deadlines. Practical field experience with planning and scheduling knowledge to identify challenges to the project schedule and suggested mitigations where required.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, site management and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle to report on progress, risks and contingency plans.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and management of the planning team. Implement and monitor earned value systems that accurately measure progress and performance. Provide reporting and feedback on project status/progress to project and business stakeholders.

You have

• Experience of leading a planning team.
• Experience of planning on large-scale, complex projects throughout the project lifecycle. Ideally trained in NEC3 contract management with a focus on planning requirements.
• Prior experience using company standard planning and scheduling systems (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Demonstrable ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A can-do attitude focused on contributing to a positive working environment.
• The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with occasional overnight stays. Therefore, a driving licence is required.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. 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. 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. 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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o\'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 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.