Planning and Scheduling Lead
Location: Aspect House, Blantyre

Salary up to £72,500 per year, with a strong benefits package including an 20% Annual Bonus (performance related), Private Healthcare (Family) - plus a £450 per month Car Allowance.

Full Time / Permanent
Flexible /Hybrid options

Help us create a better future, quicker

At Scottish Power 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.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. As part of this, SPT Strategic Projects will be delivering a £2.4b portfolio of new overhead lines and new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction and electrical works.

The 'Planning & Scheduling Lead' is a critical role in SPT Strategic Projects focussing on the standup and implementation of robust Planning & Scheduling processes and ways of working across the portfolio, working as part of a multi-disciplinary PMO team and serving as the portfolio's technical Planning & Scheduling expert. The Planning & Scheduling Lead will oversee scheduling activities across the projects including assessment of master project schedules developed by project Scheduling Engineers and Contractor schedules.

The role reports to the Strategic Portfolio PMO Lead.

The position may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK. The individual should be prepared to manage teams working at different project locations.

What you will be doing

Leads the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of Planning & Scheduling standards and ways of working across the portfolio

Owns and maintains the Planning & Scheduling processes, templates, and the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) across the portfolio​

Leads the development and implementation of standard scheduling KPIs across the portfolio to track schedule health and performance (e.g., Schedule Performance Index, milestone adherence, Earned Value, etc.)

Leads delivery of complex multi-million pound, multi-disciplinary and multi-contract project planning via P6 Primavera

Leads the month-end scheduling reporting process including schedule variance analysis across the portfolio

Reviews alignment between schedule baselines and cost baselines

Attends recurring governance meetings as required

Collaborates with Risk Management and Cost Management Leads to ensure integration of risk events and cost impacts into project schedules across the portfolio

Develops and oversees the implementation of rolling wave planning approaches for projects in early stages of development

Leads P6 Primavera configuration and embedment activities across all projects in the portfolio enabling the transition in P6 from MSP

Manages P6 licenses / user permissions

Monitors Contractor Scheduling Performance across the portfolio

Leads the recruitment, onboarding, and allocation of P6 Scheduling Engineers to the Strategic projects and supports their professional development.

Upskills Planning and Scheduling Engineers and ensures consistent application of the Planning & Scheduling playbook across the portfolio

Reviews and quality checks L1, L2, L3 Project Schedules against comparable projects and benchmarks

Generates scheduling reports and presentations as required and feeds portfolio-wide scheduling information into the portfolio's PowerBI dashboards

Provides expert scheduling advice in relation to key project scheduling matters and supports resolution

Provide key input in the identification & assessment impacts of programme risk and change requests

Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Strategic Portfolio by championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in class industry practices

What you will bring

Extensive experience (12+ years) in planning and scheduling management for large, complex EPC projects, preferably in infrastructure or energy sectors (UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience is advantageous).

Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields; relevant Planning & Scheduling certifications (e.g., PMI-SP, AACE PSP) are highly desirable.

Advanced expertise in P6 Primavera and MS Project, including implementation, configuration, and managing large-scale scheduling frameworks.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams and driving collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.

Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and integration of cost and schedule baselines to monitor performance.

Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and related schedule obligations (beneficial but not mandatory).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of navigating conflicting requirements and providing actionable solutions.

Experience in conducting Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and implementing mitigation strategies to address critical schedule risks.

Experience in the development and rollout of scheduling standards, KPIs, and playbooks across portfolios.

Knowledge of Power BI, with experience in integrating schedule data into portfolio-level reporting.

Commitment to continuous improvement, with a track record of embedding lessons learned and industry best practices into scheduling processes.

Minimum Requirements

* Experience in planning and scheduling management within NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) frameworks, preferably in large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) capital projects.

* Extensive expertise in P6 Primavera software for planning and scheduling complex, multi-disciplinary projects, including integration and interfacing across multiple schedules.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, proactively identify schedule risks and interface challenges, and drive optimal scheduling solutions.

* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment managing teams and influencing stakeholders

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power, 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
⦁ Business mileage claimed at £0.45/Mile
⦁ Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
⦁ Share Incentive Plan and Share save Scheme
⦁ Payroll giving and charity matched funding
⦁ Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
⦁ 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
⦁ CIOB Chartership programmes available.

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 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 >£5.5 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 the recruitment team directly