SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow or Perth.
Salary: £45,400 - £68,200 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: 18 month fixed term contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As a Lead P6 Project Planner, you will lead the team responsible for the management of the Project schedule for the Coire Glas hydro pumped storage scheme, which has a potential capacity of up to 1500MW (Find out more about the Project here: Coire Glas). You will work closely with the Portfolio Managers, Project and Package Managers, and the wider Projects Team to ensure successful delivery.
Some of your other main accountabilities will include;
- Leading the Planning team and managing the Programme schedules (Primavera P6) ensuring clear, timely and accurate information is provided to key stakeholders across the Project/Business as well as ensuring critical path activities are widely understood.
- Managing and developing project programme reporting outputs in line with requirements.
- Taking a leading role in Schedule Risk Analysis, both through ‘What-if’ scenario planning, and through use of quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis tools.
- Raising the profile of the project programme among the project team, ensuring key stakeholders are appraised of current programme position and the key interfaces and impacts related to their scopes.
- Driving continuous improvements in ways of working for the Planning function, both within the project and within the wider SSER business.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Extensive experience using Primavera P6 planning software.
- A significant project planning background, working within large, multi-contract Engineering and Construction projects, including knowledge of construction contracting structures (e.g., NEC).
- Demonstrable experience liaising with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to identify schedule pinch points, interface issues and identify optimal schedule solutions.
- The ability to produce clear and concise information that will assist and support senior management decision making.
- A passion for continuous improvement, with a desire to improve the quality of planning output as an aid to project decision making.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave 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 encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made 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 flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact pamela.fleming@sse.com/ 01738 342002
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.
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