Planning Engineer Hamilton International Technology Park, Blantyre. G72 0HTSalary up to £66,000 per year (dependant on experience) Permanent (37hr week) – Office / Site 3 days/week  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.PurposeAs Project Planning Engineer within ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) Transmission Strategic Projects, you will be at the centre of a vibrant and evolving project delivery team responsible for development and management of project schedules within a portfolio for the multi-billion-pound future investment plan.Schedules have, and will in future, be generated to support ‘once-in-a-generation’ Critical National Network Infrastructure Construction projects, reinforcing the existing Electrical Transmission Asset-base and expanding the Transmission Network to meet the future UK Network electricity demand and facilitate delivery of UK Net-Zero strategy.You will be directly responsible for the production, maintenance &amp; update, change control, schedule risk management and reporting of high-quality Primavera P6 Schedules for over £2bn of SP Transmission Strategic Reinforcement projects.What you'll be doingResponsible for creating, developing and managing high-quality schedules within Primavera (P6) Enterprise for evolving SPEN Transmission Major Project schedules through the Development and Delivery project lifecycle by interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, you will cultivate and maintain close working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regular, accurate and consistent schedule updates from internal and external stakeholders, allowing project performance to be monitored against agreed project controls (KPIs).Project workscopes vary from existing asset and system upgrades to the SPEN Transmission Network, to major new national inter-license construction projects with multiple Land &amp; Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning interactions. You will work with project schedules to identify and communicate inter-dependencies and clashes, leading development of innovative programming solutions.As part of the schedule update cycle for your portfolio, you will be required to resolve programming issues in project schedules, co-ordinating inputs from internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues. Additionally, you will be responsible for integrating Contractor Clause 31 &amp; Clause 32 Delivery Partner schedules into the SPEN Project Schedule, identifying and highlight schedule risks and variance to internal and external stakeholders, developing mitigation scenarios where programme risk and variance is identified.Following the programme update cycle, portfolio-level monthly reports will be produced, based upon the most up-to-date project schedule KPIs, informing and assisting the Senior Management decision making process.What you'll bringEducated to degree level in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience), you will possess working knowledge of Planning Software tools (Primavera P6 &amp; MSPe) within a utility and/or construction environment, you will have a clear understanding of Project Management principles and be PC literate with strong reporting and spreadsheet modelling skills.Possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, you will be experienced in report writing and use of MS Office tools such as Word, Excel and Access.An appreciation of quality assurance processes is beneficial.  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:<ul><li>36 days annual leave</li><li>Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave</li><li>Share Schemes</li><li>Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans</li><li>Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more</li></ul>Why SP Energy NetworksSP 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 &gt;£10.5 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 <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.Mobility Information 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.MobilityPlease 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.IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

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Planning Engineer

Planning Engineer Hamilton International Technology Park, Blantyre. G72 0HTSalary up to £66,000 per year (dependant on experience) Permanent (37hr week) – Office / Site 3 days/week  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.PurposeAs Project Planning Engineer within ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) Transmission Strategic Projects, you will be at the centre of a vibrant and evolving project delivery team responsible for development and management of project schedules within a portfolio for the multi-billion-pound future investment plan.Schedules have, and will in future, be generated to support ‘once-in-a-generation’ Critical National Network Infrastructure Construction projects, reinforcing the existing Electrical Transmission Asset-base and expanding the Transmission Network to meet the future UK Network electricity demand and facilitate delivery of UK Net-Zero strategy.You will be directly responsible for the production, maintenance &amp; update, change control, schedule risk management and reporting of high-quality Primavera P6 Schedules for over £2bn of SP Transmission Strategic Reinforcement projects.What you'll be doingResponsible for creating, developing and managing high-quality schedules within Primavera (P6) Enterprise for evolving SPEN Transmission Major Project schedules through the Development and Delivery project lifecycle by interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, you will cultivate and maintain close working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring regular, accurate and consistent schedule updates from internal and external stakeholders, allowing project performance to be monitored against agreed project controls (KPIs).Project workscopes vary from existing asset and system upgrades to the SPEN Transmission Network, to major new national inter-license construction projects with multiple Land &amp; Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning interactions. You will work with project schedules to identify and communicate inter-dependencies and clashes, leading development of innovative programming solutions.As part of the schedule update cycle for your portfolio, you will be required to resolve programming issues in project schedules, co-ordinating inputs from internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues. Additionally, you will be responsible for integrating Contractor Clause 31 &amp; Clause 32 Delivery Partner schedules into the SPEN Project Schedule, identifying and highlight schedule risks and variance to internal and external stakeholders, developing mitigation scenarios where programme risk and variance is identified.Following the programme update cycle, portfolio-level monthly reports will be produced, based upon the most up-to-date project schedule KPIs, informing and assisting the Senior Management decision making process.What you'll bringEducated to degree level in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience), you will possess working knowledge of Planning Software tools (Primavera P6 &amp; MSPe) within a utility and/or construction environment, you will have a clear understanding of Project Management principles and be PC literate with strong reporting and spreadsheet modelling skills.Possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, you will be experienced in report writing and use of MS Office tools such as Word, Excel and Access.An appreciation of quality assurance processes is beneficial.  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:<ul><li>36 days annual leave</li><li>Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave</li><li>Share Schemes</li><li>Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans</li><li>Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more</li></ul>Why SP Energy NetworksSP 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 &gt;£10.5 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 <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.Mobility Information 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.MobilityPlease 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.IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

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