Senior Planner

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a major project portfolio within the SSEN framework based in Aberdeen. This is a key planning position with responsibility for programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and providing leadership to a small planning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage detailed project programmes from inception through to completion.
• Provide planning support across multiple projects within the SSEN portfolio.
• Lead all aspects of change control, ensuring programme impacts are identified, assessed and communicated effectively.
• Work closely with project managers, commercial teams and site teams to ensure accurate programme reporting.
• Produce critical path analysis, progress updates and recovery programmes where required.
• Chair and contribute to planning and progress meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and mentor two planners, providing guidance, support and quality assurance of project schedules.
• Prepare and present programme reports to senior project stakeholders and clients.
• Support risk identification and programme mitigation activities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Planner within the UK infrastructure, utilities, energy, or T&D sectors.
• Strong working knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts (essential).
• Demonstrable experience managing change control processes and programme impact assessments.
• Experience leading or mentoring planning teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a project environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience working on SSEN, National Grid, or other major utility frameworks.
• Experience within transmission, substations, overhead lines, or power infrastructure projects.
• Relevant project controls or planning qualifications.

Key Information

• Location: Aberdeen
• Working Pattern: Hybrid
• Framework: SSEN
• Team Responsibility: Oversight of x2 Planners
• Core Skills: NEC Contracts, Change Control, Primavera P6, Programme Management

Candidate Profile

This opportunity would suit a highly capable Senior Planner who is comfortable operating in a client-facing environment, driving programme performance, and leading planning activities across complex infrastructure projects while mentoring junior planning resources.