Senior Planning Engineer

Base Location: Forthis role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Perth or Aberdeen

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 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

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.

This is a fantastic time to join us as we deliver some of the most critical and ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the electricity transmission network. We offer a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to split your time between home and office, supporting a healthy work/life balance.

You will

- Lead a team of Planning Engineers and undertake the planning of a portfolio of projects within Transmission which includes both producing and managing programmes.

- Implement technical expertise across the full project lifecycle where you will integrate your understanding of emerging industry methodologies to successfully manage the cross-discipline relationships within the project services functions.

- Create, implement and execute top down approach in respect of the strategic plans and schedules that support the 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 effectively report on project progress, risks and contingency plans.

- Leadership, mentoring and management of the planning team. Implementation and monitoring earned value systems that accurately measure progress and performance. Provide reporting and feedback to project and business on project status / progress.

You have

- Experience of leading a planning team.

- Experience of planning on large scale, complex projects throughout the project lifecycle and ideally trained in NEC3 contract management with a focus on planning requirements highly desirable.

- Prior experience of planning or implementing and effectively using company standard planning and scheduling systems i.e. 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 the occasional overnight stay. 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 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 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. But that's not all – 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. 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 Shirley on shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 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.

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