Technical Planner - Inverness, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom - Wick, Highlands, Highland, United Kingdom

Base Location: Beatrice Offshore Windfarm, Wick

Salary: £45,452 - £54,311 depending on experience + a performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As a Technical Planner, you'll play a key role in supporting the safe, efficient and reliable operation of Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm, one of Scotland's largest offshore renewable energy projects. Working at the heart of one of the UK's most significant operational wind farms, you'll coordinate and manage asset intervention activities that help maximise energy generation and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Working closely with operational teams, contractors and technical specialists, you'll develop and manage maintenance plans, optimise resources, and ensure critical work is delivered safely and effectively. While your primary focus will be Beatrice, you'll also have opportunities to support other offshore wind assets across SSE Renewables' growing portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing technical planning, stakeholder management and operational problem-solving in a fast-paced environment where every decision helps keep vital renewable energy infrastructure performing at its best.

You will

• Develop and coordinate short, medium and long-term maintenance and intervention plans, working collaboratively with operational teams, contractors and technical specialists to optimise asset performance.
• Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, monitoring progress, resolving planning conflicts and ensuring the effective prioritisation and scheduling of work activities.
• Support the development of production plans, resource forecasts and budget tracking, helping ensure operational activities are delivered safely, efficiently and within approved budgets.
• Administer and continuously improve the maintenance management system (IBM Maximo), maintaining high-quality data and ensuring compliance with work control processes, safety requirements and operational procedures.
• Manage site access planning, operational restrictions and maintenance priorities, helping maintain a safe working environment whilst maximising turbine and asset availability.

You have

• Experience coordinating maintenance, engineering or asset management activities involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of maintenance management systems, ideally IBM Maximo, and an appreciation of the value of accurate asset and work management data.
• Understanding of controlled operational environments, safe systems of work and maintenance planning processes, ideally within energy, utilities, manufacturing, offshore or other safety-critical industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with experience of planning and scheduling tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6 considered advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively, influence decisions and drive continuous improvement.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewable delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping lead the transition to a clean, reliable electricity system.

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 andrew.duncan@sse.com 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.