Job Title: PU Planner
Location: Cambuslang
Salary: Up to £45,000 per year (dependant on experience)
Closing Date: 17th December 2024
Flexible / Hybrid Working Options Available
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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.
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Role
As a Project Unit (PU) Planner within ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN) Transmission 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. The project schedules have been generated to support once-in-a-generation upgrade & expansion of the Electrical Transmission Critical National Network Infrastructure - Reinforcing the existing Asset-base and expanding the Transmission Network to meet the future UK Network electricity demand and facilitate delivery of UK Net-Zero strategy and require continued development and management by the PU Planner.
What you’ll be doing
Develop and manage evolving SPEN Transmission Major Project schedules through the Development & Delivery project lifecycle by interfacing with internal & external stakeholders. You will obtain the task detail required to provide accurate project scheduling information which will allow on-time, on-budget project delivery and project performance to be monitored against agreed project controls (KPIs).
Project workscopes vary from existing asset and system upgrades to connecting new generation and demand to the SPEN Transmission Network with multiple Land & Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning interactions. The successful applicants will use project schedules to identify and communicate inter-dependencies and clashes whilst leading development of innovative programming solutions.
As part of the programme update cycle for your portfolio, you will be required to resolve programming issues in project schedules, coordinating inputs from internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve issues. You will also assess schedule risk within your portfolio, highlighting specific risk to the Project Manager and stakeholders - suggesting solutions to alleviate or mitigate the identified risk. You will be required to analyse internal departmental schedules and external contractor project schedules; advising the project team of their suitability and what actions are required to meet the overall project schedule and control targets.
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 Sr Management decision-making process.
What you’ll bring
As an integral part of the Project Team, you will bring an enthusiastic, measured, and systematic approach to the role. Previous experience in scheduling/programming/planning large-scale projects is preferred in order to manage the internal and external programme schedule/cost/resource updates. You will possess a strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The successful candidate is expected to possess good verbal and written communications skills with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
Minimum Requirements
* HNC in Engineering/Mathematical discipline or previous experience in scheduling/programming/planning projects and a portfolio of works.
* Knowledge of MS Office tools: Excel, Word, Access, etc.
* Understanding of Project Methodology.
* Reporting experience.
* Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the job.
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. Our benefits are designed to help you take care of your world - today and tomorrow.
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're investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. 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.
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