As a Planning Engineer within ScottishPower Energy Networks Transmission, you will be at the centre of a vibrant and evolving project delivery team, responsible for the development and management of project schedules within a portfolio for the multi-billion-pound future investment plan.

Schedules have, and will in future, be generated to support ‘once-in-a-generation’ Critical National Network Infrastructure projects, reinforcing the existing Electrical Transmission asset base and expanding the Transmission Network to meet the future UK Network electricity demand and facilitate delivery of UK Net-Zero strategy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing evolving SP Energy Networks Transmission project schedules through the Development and Delivery project lifecycle by interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Obtaining the task detail required to provide accurate project scheduling information which will allow on-time, on budget, project delivery and project performance to be monitored against agreed project controls (KPIs).
• Project workscopes vary from existing asset and system upgrades to the SP Energy Networks Transmission network, to major new national inter-license construction projects with multiple Land & Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning interactions.
• Using project schedules to identify and communicate inter-dependencies and clashes whilst leading development of innovative programming solutions.
• Resolving programming issues in project schedules and co-ordinating inputs from internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.
• Assessing schedule risk within your portfolio, highlighting specific risk to the Project Manager and stakeholders, suggesting solutions to alleviate or mitigate the identified risk.
• Analysing internal departmental schedules and external contractor project schedules, advising the project team of their suitability and what actions are required to meet the overall project schedule and control targets.
• Producing portfolio-level monthly reports, based upon the most up-to-date project schedule KPIs, informing and assisting the Senior Management decision making process.

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, measured, and systematic approach to the role.
• Previous experience scheduling, programming, and planning large-scale projects is essential.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or possessing equivalent experience.
• Experience working with large-scale, cost and resource loaded schedules within a utility environment.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Adept with planning software tools such as MS Project, Primavera (P6), and MSPe.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Conducting a risk analysis of the schedule, identifying and communicating potential threats and risks.
• Making recommendations on potential mitigation and working with stakeholders to agree actions.
• Understanding of project methodology.
• Experience in scheduling and reporting.
• Flexible outlook to meet the requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Pension scheme with company contribution of up to 10% (double match).
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase option.
• Share Schemes.
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
• Technology Vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, and annual Health Assessments.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant, and gym discounts.
• Unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.

About SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Contact

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Application Process

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