Planning Engineer

At SP Energy Networks, we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals. At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

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 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.

What you'll be doing

• 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).
• 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.

What you'll bring

• An 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.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and adept with planning software tools such as MS Project, Primavera (P6) and MSPe.
• Good verbal and written communications skills with 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, utilising experience in scheduling and reporting.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and 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
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why 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. And we’re taking it very seriously.

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.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.