P6 Project Planner

1 day ago

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

Base Location:
Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

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

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

The role
Join our Onshore Renewables team and play a vital role in delivering the clean energy projects that will power a net zero future. As a
Project Planner
, you'll provide expert planning and scheduling support across our portfolio of wind farm development, construction, and life-extension projects.

Using
Primavera P6
, you'll help keep our projects on track – ensuring they're delivered safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with our Project Services Manager, Project Managers, Capital Projects Team, and wider stakeholders, you'll develop robust, data-driven schedules that enable smart decisions and drive performance across the business.

You will

  • Develop and maintain detailed, construction-focused project schedules in Primavera P6 across the full project lifecycle – from early development through to delivery and operation.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, procurement, and site construction teams to build realistic, logic-driven programmes that reflect actual site conditions and sequencing.
  • Identify and analyse critical paths, delays, and risks, supporting the development of robust mitigation strategies to maintain schedule integrity.
  • Conduct delay analysis and evaluate the time impact of change events, contractor claims, and variations, ensuring full compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contractual requirements.
  • Provide clear, concise planning reports and insights to inform key decisions, track progress, and support performance management.

You have

  • Proven experience in project planning and scheduling for large-scale construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within the renewable energy, power, or civil engineering sectors.
  • A solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site execution, gained through hands-on experience with multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to use Primavera P6 to build and manage complex, logic-linked construction programmes.
  • Practical experience working under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including assessing delay impacts, change events, and contractor claims.
  • A clear track record of specific projects you've supported, with defined roles, responsibilities, and client or contractor organisations that demonstrate your ability to deliver in a complex project environment.

About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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