About the Role
Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.
We can offer relocation support should you be located in the UK but willing to relocate to Scotland.
Salary: c£50,000 (DOE) + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options available. Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.
What is the Role
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.
Due to the continuing growth of our business and vast portfolio of projects, SSEN Transmission has a fantastic opportunity for a P6 Planning Engineer to join our ever-growing team in a hybrid working role to support your work/life balance.
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.
- 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.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- 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.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on 01738 351976.
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
