Planning Engineer (Primavera P6)

We have exciting opportunities for Planning Engineers (Primavera P6 required) to work within the SSEN Transmission Offshore Directorate team. SSEN Transmission is responsible for building and reinforcing the network infrastructure including connecting all Renewable Energy generated in the North of Scotland, islands and offshore to achieve NetZero.

These fantastic opportunities to join a diverse & inclusive team have become available following continued growth and work on some of the most complex and innovative projects to ensure we deliver our NetZero ambitions. Here at SSEN Transmission we are committed to developing and supporting our team as we grow. Our portfolio of projects is already large and is likely to grow in the coming years, meaning there will likely be opportunities for progression within the business.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

- Planning projects within Transmission, including producing and managing programmes. You will have practical field experience with planning & scheduling.

- Provide planning support across the full project lifecycle using Primavera P6.

- Produce and maintain client perspective programmes that support the project work processes, milestones and deadlines.

- Liaise with project teams, contractors, site management and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle to effectively report on project progress.

- Provide reporting and feedback to project and business group management that are appropriate to the project needs and the client requirements.

Previous experience in using Primavera P6 on Large Capital Projects.

- Desirable awareness of NEC3 Contract management, but not essential.

- Demonstrable ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Working knowledge of Standard Microsoft 365 Office Suite.

- 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.

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net-zero.

Generous 34 days holiday entitlement.

- Holiday Plus (buy up to 10 days additional holidays).

- Discounted Retail and Leisure vouchers.

- Pension Scheme.

- Employee Share Scheme.

- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave.

- Salary Sacrifice car leasing.

- "Be the difference day" (opportunity to take one day leave a year to volunteer for your chosen organisation/charity).

View our full benefits package on our careers site.