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Planning Engineer
Planning Engineer
Location: Glasgow Salary: From £59,200, up to 15% bonus and health cover Flexible Working Pattern
About the Role
Help us create a better future, quicker.
Working closely with Global Technical Services (Digital Planning), ScottishPower Renewables Onshore O&M Technical Operations, Commercial, Remote Control Centre (RCC), and Field Operations teams, you’ll ensure that all generating assets are maintained and inspected as defined within Asset Management Plans, supporting business objectives while adhering to safety, technical quality, and operational performance standards.
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager in the Technical Operations and Projects team, the Planning Engineer will lead the development, establishment, and coordination of a coherent work-planning approach across the Onshore O&M group. As a key role in fulfilling the requirements of ISO 55001 for Asset Management, you will lead and influence key stakeholders across all levels of the O&M organisation to ensure developed processes are fully established and embedded in daily activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, create, and manage high-quality workplans for various activity groups within O&M, across differing generating technologies and OEMs.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to develop and refine planning strategies that optimise scheduling and ensure efficient coordination of work.
- Utilise existing work management and planning tools to consistently control activities and track progress.
- Lead development of processes with O&M Maintenance Quality and Technical Risk teams to integrate audit findings into future workplans sustainably.
- Formulate automated KPI reporting to monitor planned activities and manage any maintenance backlog.
- Collaborate with IT functions to develop and evolve software tools that streamline planning processes.
- Align planned maintenance activities with network outages (RCC) and develop contingency plans for risk mitigation.
- Liaise across SPR business areas to assess implications of proposed works and ensure risk-free delivery.
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Requirements
- Relevant engineering degree or equivalent technically-orientated qualification (alternatively, relevant experience may be considered).
- Experience in leading work planning functions in an industrial environment.
- Experience in renewables technologies (desirable but not essential).
- Working knowledge of an Organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and adherence to policies/working practices.
- Proficiency in health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- IT literacy, with experience using planning and work management software.
- Strong organisation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, capable of driving sustainable improvements.
- Ability to influence key stakeholders without direct line management authority.
- Full UK driving license with access to personal transport.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary (with annual reviews), you’ll enjoy:
Core Benefits
- 36 days annual leave + Holiday Purchase scheme for extra leave.
- Pension scheme with 100% matching up to 10% of contributions.
- Share Schemes and Payroll Giving with charity matched funding.
- Technology Vouchers and ** Electric Vehicle Schemes**.
- Cycle-to-Work and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
- Healthcare options, including:
- Dental Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
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Employee Support
- Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
- Discounts on shopping, leisure, restaurants, gyms, and travel insurance.
Why Join ScottishPower?
ScottishPower is part of Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s top integrated utility companies and a leader in wind energy. Committed to a Net Zero future, we’re investing £6 million daily into renewable and sustainable energy solutions.
- Career growth in a global organisation supporting personal and professional goals.
- Inclusion, diversity, and sustainability are core values, shaping our impact in communities.
- Flexible, people-centred culture open to diverse talents.
Diversity & Support
We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health needs, neurodiversity, or pregnancy-related adjustments. Contact careers@scottishpower.com for assistance.
Notes
- Mobility Policy: Applicants from non-UK regions must meet local immigration requirements—we’ll support you through necessary processes.
- Closing Date: Open until 23:59 GMT July 18, 2026.
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