Planner
SP Energy Networks, Fullarton Road, Glasgow East Investment Park, Cambuslang. G32 8FA
Salary from £37,560 with Excellent Benefits
Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
At ScottishPower 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 Core Projects Planner, you will be responsible for the update and review of project plans within a portfolio for the £2.3bn Investment Plan of SP Transmission Core Projects, targeted at supporting the UK to reach Net Zero and reporting on the month-to-month movement of defined project KPIs for the portfolio, using specialist Planning Software and established IT Software tools.
What you’ll be doing
Developing and evolving Transmission Core Project plans through the Delivery lifecycle by interfacing with relevant business experts, obtaining task details required to provide adequate project scheduling information which allows project performance to be monitored against agreed project control measures (KPIs), you will update project plans at a pre-determined frequency (usually monthly), obtaining the relevant inputs through collaboration with other Project Team members.
Producing portfolio level monthly reports based upon the most up-to-date Project Plan KPIs to inform and assist the portfolio level management decision making process, informing of project performance, you will analyse internal departmental schedules and external contractor project plans as required, ensuring and advising the Project Team of their suitability and any actions required to meet the overall project plan control and schedule targets.
Attending internal and external meetings as required, providing planning advice, reports, KPIs and programme views to assist Project Team decision making, you will ensure compliance with relevant Quality Management Systems and support any process improvement initiatives.
What you’ll bring
Educated to HNC level in an Engineering/Mathematical discipline or possessing previous experience within a scheduling/programming/planning projects/portfolio of works environment, you will possess knowledge of scheduling using industry standard software such as Primavera and MS Project.
With your proven ability to work in a team environment, you will be well spoken with good written communication skills and be experienced in report writing.
Experienced in the use of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, Access, you will hold an appreciation of quality assurance processes.
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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