Programme Planner

General Services (GSUK) aims to create a seamless and inspiring workplace that empowers our employees to innovate and thrive, while optimizing our built assets for long-term value and sustainability. They will play a crucial role supporting the delivery of business objectives through the delivery of land rights for and the delivery of large-scale, 10-year investment strategy more than £350m across the ScottishPower estate. The increased volume of delivery and projects requires specialised focus on how we plan and schedule delivery to meet business objectives. The Programme Planner will support the Programme Manager (and other Planners) by leading the coordination and compilation of capital programme schedules and taking lead responsibility for programme scheduling strategy, ensuring that all project schedules for all capital projects are tracked, analysed and reported to maximise project delivery efficiency and reduce critical path risks. This role will work closely with the Programme Manager and Operational Teams to ensure the right scheduling frameworks are developed and adhered to as part of the overall investment strategy. What you'll be doing

• Leads the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of Planning & Scheduling standards and ways of working across all Programmes
• Provides Planning & Scheduling training
• Leads the integration of Earned Value metrics into project schedules, such that Planned Value (PV) and Earned Value (EV) are accurately tracked and aligned with schedule baselines
• Audits Planning & Scheduling standards across the projects
• Oversees month end Schedule Reporting processes to align with Governance & Reporting Analyst
• Reviews and quality checks Project Schedules
• Monitors Contractor Scheduling Performance across the portfolio
• Provides expert scheduling advice in relation to key project planning matters and supports resolution
• Generates portfolio wide scheduling reports and metrics
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Programme by championing lessons
  Significant Development and/or Construction Management planning experience within complex engineering environments
• Track record of successfully developing, implementing and managing complex project programmes, managing teams of project planners and delivering large scale programme management
• Experience of working in a planning function and interfacing with several internal and external stakeholders including multiple external contractors and suppliers in the delivery of large scale £multi-million projects through pre-construction, construction to operation transition stages
• Experience of managing detailed construction programmes
• Ability to translate technical detail into commercial and programme impact
• Health & Safety experience and appropriate mindset
• Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to identify and match resources and skills to appropriate planning roles
• Ability to communicate effectively with GSUK management and with contractors
• High capacity for change and experience of leading others through change
• Sound planning and analysis skills with the ability to look forward and anticipate problems and thereafter plan and implement mitigating solutions
• Ability to manage people effectively to deliver required outputs in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Developed contractual awareness
• Experience using P6 preferred but not essential
Minimum Criteria
• Degree educated or a relevant professional qualification will be considered
• Development and / or Construction Management planning experience within complex engineering environments
• Track record of successfully developing, implementing and managing complex project programmes, managing teams of project planners and delivering large scale programme management
• Experience of working in a planning function and interfacing with several internal and external stakeholders including multiple external contractors and suppliers in the delivery of large scale £multi-million projects through pre-construction, construction to operation transition stages
• Experience of managing detailed construction programmes
  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 Schemes Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments Life Assurance (4x salary) Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more Why ScottishPower ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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. ScottishPower is 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 . Mobility 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. IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below April-1-2026