Planning Engineer
SP Energy Networks (Cambuslang/Edinburgh)
Salary from £53,280 per annum with strong benefits
Permanent/Hybrid Working
Help us create a better future, quicker
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, you will obtain 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, you will be required to resolve programming issues in project schedules and co-ordinating inputs from internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.
As part of your work, you will also assess schedule risk within your portfolio, highlighting specific risk to the Project Manager and stakeholders, suggesting solutions to alleviate or mitigate the identified risk.
You will be required to analyse 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.
Following the programme update cycle, portfolio-level monthly reports will be produced, based upon the most up-to-date project schedule KPIs, informing and assisting the Senior Management decision making process.
What you'll bring
As an integral part of the Project Team, you will bring an enthusiastic, measured and systematic approach to the role. Previous experience scheduling, programming and planning large-scale projects is essential in order to manage the internal and external programme schedule, cost and resource updates.
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or possessing equivalent experience, you will have worked with large-scale, cost and resource loaded schedules within a utility environment.
Possessing a strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, you will be adept with planning software tools such as MS Project, Primavera (P6) and MSPe.
You will be expected to possess good verbal and written communications skills with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
As Planning Engineer, your role will involve conducting a risk analysis of the schedule, identifying and communicating potential threats and risks. You will make recommendations on potential mitigation and work with stakeholders to agree actions.
With your understanding of project methodology, you will utilise your experience in scheduling and reporting, whilst maintaining a flexible outlook to meet the requirements of the position.
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.
That’s why our benefits include:
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.
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