Senior Planning Engineer

1 week ago

Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen

Salary: circa £55,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role

You will be joining at an exciting time working on a number or critical infrastructure projects as we deliver our Net Zero targets. Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance. This role sits within the Business Planning and Performance Directorate, focused on producing and managing a multibillion-pound portfolio of programmes driven by Network Connections and our Strategic Area System Plans. This is an exciting opportunity for seasoned Senior Planner to drive process improvement and support development of an established team of Planning Engineers.

Brief description of the role:-

Lead a team of Planning Engineers and undertake the planning of a portfolio of projects within Transmission which includes both producing and managing programmes.

Implement technical expertise across the early project lifecycle where you will integrate your understanding of emerging industry methodologies to successfully manage the cross-discipline relationships within the engineering, project and network development functions.

Liaise with stakeholders across business planning and development functions to ensure P6 programmes are deliverable, efficient and capable of effective reporting at a portfolio and project level prior to handover to Project delivery teams.

Leadership, mentoring and management of the planning team. Implementation and monitoring earned value systems that accurately measure progress and performance. Provide reporting and feedback to project and business on project status / progress.

What do I need

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

Experience of leading a planning team.

Experience of planning on large scale, complex projects throughout the project lifecycle and ideally trained in NEC3 contract management with focus on planning requirements highly desirable.

Prior experience of planning or implementing and effectively using company standard planning and scheduling systems i.e. Primavera P6.

Demonstrable ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

A can-do attitude focused on contributing to a positive working environment

This role is predominantly office based with some travel between different SSE offices/project sites.

About our Business

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.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday 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 actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted 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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

  • Senior Planning Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Enterprise Full time

    What is the Role Senior Planning Engineer Closing at: Jun at 23:55 BST About the Role Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen Salary: circa £55,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available What is the Role ...

  • Senior Planning Engineer

    1 month ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or InvernessSalary: circa £55,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableWhat is the RoleYou will be joining at an exciting time working on the Eastern...

  • Senior Planning Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or InvernessSalary: circa £55,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableWhat is the RoleYou will be joining at an exciting time working on the Eastern...

  • Senior Planning Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or InvernessSalary: circa £55,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableWhat is the RoleYou will be joining at an exciting time working on the Eastern...

  • Planning Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.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.What is the RoleWe have exciting opportunities for Planning Engineers (Primavera P6...

  • Planning Engineer

    1 month ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase Location: Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.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.What is the RoleWe have exciting opportunities for Planning Engineers (Primavera P6...

  • Senior Bridge Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom Search Full time

    Job Purpose:* The Senior Bridges Engineer will manage the identification, investigation, design, planning, procurement and construction management of planned bridge maintenance works on the major bridges. The postholder will manage internal and sub-contractors' resources to meet contract requirements.Responsibilities and Activities include (but are not...

  • Senior Site Engineer

    1 month ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom First Task Full time

    Senior Site Engineer - Perth - Up to 40k + Car First Task Professional are delighted to be working alongside a contractor who have a very healthy pipeline of work due to long term frameworks with Scottish Water. They have a requirement for a Senior Site Engineer to work on one of their flagship projects in Perth. The role offers excellent job security and a...

  • Senior Site Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom First Task Full time

    Senior Site Engineer - Perth - Up to 40k + Car First Task Professional are delighted to be working alongside a contractor who have a very healthy pipeline of work due to long term frameworks with Scottish Water. They have a requirement for a Senior Site Engineer to work on one of their flagship projects in Perth. The role offers excellent job security and a...

  • Primavera P6 Planning Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase 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 wellbeingWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options...

  • Primavera P6 Planning Engineer

    1 month ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase 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 wellbeingWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options...

  • Primavera P6 Planning Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    About the RoleBase 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 wellbeingWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible Working options...

  • Senior Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Bear Scotland Ltd Full time

    BEAR Scotland manage and maintain over 2500km of Scotland's trunk road network in the North West of Scotland for our client, Transport Scotland. We work in some of the most scenic but challenging parts of the country on a variety of trunk road maintenance and improvement schemes.An opportunity has arisen within BEAR Scotland's North West Minor Improvements...

  • Engineering Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    Engineering Manager - Electrical Networks InfrastructureAbout the RoleBase Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK.Salary: Competitive + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a...

  • Engineering Manager

    1 month ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom SSE Full time

    Engineering Manager - Electrical Networks InfrastructureAbout the RoleBase Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK.Salary: Competitive + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a...

  • Senior OpenShift Platform Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Dabster Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Role: Senior OpenShift Platform EngineerJob Location: Perth, UKJob Type: ContractResponsibilities:Design, ,develop, deploy, and manage OpenShift container platform infrastructure for our Maximo application in Azure using OpenShift and Kubernetes.Configure and maintain OpenShift clusters, nodes, and container runtime environments in...

  • Part Qualified Accountant

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Hays Senior Finance Full time

    Part Qualified Accountant Job Details Your exciting opportunity: Join a successful company in Perthshire, Scotland, seeking to expand their finance team with a Part Qualified / Finalist Accountant. Locally respected with a solid reputation in their industry, offering a clear career progression path. Your role: Play an active role in the finance team,...

  • Senior Maintenance Electrician

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Connect Appointments Full time

    Connect Appointments are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Electrician for work in Kinross on a permanent basis to support our client's engineering teamPlease make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.Working full-time, the successful candidate can expect 35 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), an...

  • Bridge Engineer

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom Search Full time

    Job Purpose:The Bridge Engineer will assist Senior or Principal Engineers with day-to-day activities relating to the management and maintenance of the NW unit major bridges. Responsible for the completion of allocated work to technical standard, to programme and budget.Responsibilities and Activities include (but are not restricted to):* Outline and detailed...

  • Senior Technician

    1 week ago

    Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Allen Gordon Full time

    Job Title:Senior Technician / TechnicianLocation:PerthSalary:£26k - £36k per annumJob Type:Full Time - PermanentAllen Gordon LLP is an independent civil and structural engineering consultancy providing design services to a wide variety of public and private sector clients across Scotland. Founded over 50 years ago, the firm operates from offices in...