Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer

Cambuslang

Salary from £53,280 plus strong benefits package

Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date:  08/08/2025

Help us create a better future, quicker 

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing 

• Development of high-quality project schedules within Primavera (P6) Enterprise.

• Cultivate and maintain close working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure regular, accurate and consistent schedule updates from internal and external stakeholders.

• Integration of Contractor Tasks and updates into SPEN Project Schedule

• Identify and highlight schedule risks and variance to internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop mitigation scenarios where programme risk and variance is identified

• Co-ordinate between multi-functional teams to resolve identified project or programme issues.

• Provide accurate progress reporting at a pre-defined frequency and on an adhoc basis as required.

• Use project plans to pinpoint programme inter-dependencies or clashes. Communicate these and lead development of solutions.

• Use project schedules and working knowledge of project to pinpoint programme inter dependencies and/or clashes.  Communicate these and lead development of solutions.

What you’ll bring 

• Working knowledge of Planning software tools (i.e. Primavera P6 & MSPe)

• Clear understanding of Project Management principles

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management ability

• Good verbal and written communications skills

• Highly Numerate and analytical

• Understanding of Utility Regulatory principles

• Understanding of major capital project development and delivery lifecycle

• PC literate

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Minimum Criteria  

• Working knowledge of Planning Software Tools (Primavera P6 & MSPe).

• PC literate with strong reporting and spreadsheet modelling skills.

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Previous experience of Project Management or Planning using Scheduling software in a utility environment

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 [email protected]. 

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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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