Primavera P6 Planning Engineer

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth, Aberdeen or Glasgow.

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible Working options available. Hybrid working with a split between home and office is available for this role to support your work/life balance.

The role

We're looking for talented and experienced Planning Engineers (Primavera P6 essential) to join our growing SSEN Transmission Offshore Directorate team - a team at the forefront of the UK's clean energy transition.

As part of SSEN Transmission, you'll play a key role in planning and delivering the infrastructure that connects renewable energy from the North of Scotland, its islands, and offshore, helping the UK move closer to a Net Zero future.

This is an exciting time to get involved. With rapid growth and a pipeline of technically challenging, high-impact projects, we're offering more than just a job - we're offering a career with purpose. You'll join a supportive, inclusive environment where professional development is prioritised, and progression opportunities are real.

You will

- Plan projects within Transmission, including producing and managing programmes. You will have practical field experience with planning & scheduling.

- Provide planning support across the full project lifecycle using Primavera P6.

- Produce and maintain client perspective programmes that support the project work processes, milestones and deadlines.

- Liaise with project teams, contractors, site management and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle to effectively report on project progress.

- Provide reporting and feedback to project and business group management that are appropriate to the project needs and the client requirements.

You have

- Previous extensive experience in using Primavera P6 on Large Capital Projects.

- Desirable awareness of NEC3 Contract management or FIDIC Silver book.

- Demonstrable ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Working knowledge of Standard Microsoft 365 Office Suite.

- A can-do attitude focused on contributing to a positive working environment.

The successful candidate would be expected to travel between different SSE offices/project sites, with the occasional overnight stay. Therefore, a driving licence is required.

About SSE

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Stephanie at or to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.