Planner - Glasgow, United Kingdom - AVANGRID

AVANGRID

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Planner

Location:
Glasgow

Salary:
up to £41,800 per year, plus strong benefits package and extensive career progression opportunities

Full Time / Permanent

Flexible / Hybrid options

Closing Date:
28th June 2023

Help us create a better future, quicker

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.

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.

What you will bring

A background in developing & evolving complex project plans through the Delivery lifecycle by interfacing with relevant business experts, obtaining the task detail required to provide adequate project scheduling information - allowing project performance to be monitored against agreed project control measures (KPIs).

Experience of analysing internal departmental schedules & external contractor project plans as required; ensuring and advising the Project Team of their suitability and any actions required to meet the overall project plan control & schedule targets.

Update project plans at a pre-determined frequency (usually monthly), obtaining the relevant inputs through collaboration with other Project Team Members.

Produce portfolio level monthly reports based upon the most up-to-date Project Plan KPIs to inform & assist the portfolio level management decision making process - informing of project performance.

Previous knowledge of providing planning advice, reports, KPIs and programme views to assist Project Team decision making at internal/external meetings.

What you'll be doing

The Major Projects Planner is responsible for update & review of project plans within a portfolio for the £2.1bn future Investment Plan of SPTransmission Major Projects, reporting on the month-to-month movement of defined project KPIs for the portfolio, using specialist Planning Software and established IT Software tools.

Developing, monitoring and updating Project Programmes for individual projects and a combined portfolio for SP Transmission Major Projects Investment Plan worth approx.

£0.5bn.

Producing monthly reporting and provides analysis and recommendations on project schedule progress and project performance v's agreed project control measures to Business Unit Managers for own portfolio of project programmes.

Other Information

Hiring Manager:
Mark Everett

Level:
EN4

Closing Date: 28/06/23

Minimum Requirements
HNC in a relevant discipline or previous experience in scheduling/programming/ planning projects and a portfolio of works.

Understanding of project scheduling and standard software such as Primavera and MS Project.

Experienced in report writing.

Experienced in the use of MS Office tools: Excel, Word, Access, etc.

Appreciation of quality assurance processes.

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.

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 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

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 inf