Senior Planner

Educated to HNC level in an Engineering/Mathematical discipline or with previous experience in scheduling/programming/planning projects and a portfolio of works, you will possess knowledge of Engineering and/or Construction projects using Primavera P6 and MS Project planning software.

Experienced in working with Engineering specifications and documentation, you will be familiar with the configuration and general arrangement of electricity supply infrastructure e.g. Substations, Overhead Lines and Cables.

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.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

Payroll giving and charity matched funding

Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

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 >£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 careers@scottishpower.com .

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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