Regional Planning Lead

Regional Planning Lead SP Energy Networks, Prenton Way, Birkenhead. CH43 3ET Salary from £55,200 with up to 15% Annual Bonus and Single Healthcare  Permanent Closing Date: 18th September 2026 Purpose As Regional Planning Lead, you will be responsible for planning selected projects as well as overseeing and coordinating all Planning activities within the SP Manweb (SPM) region. You will ensure that Projects and Programmes are scheduled effectively, resources are optimised and delivery aligns with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements. Acting as the key point of contact for Planning governance, performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives within SPM, you will be required to implement, manage and drive continual improvement of the SPM 132kV Projects Planning and Scheduling process, focusing on Business and Local priorities to provide industry best practice Project Controls such as Planning, Scheduling and Schedule Risk Management.  With Line Management responsibility for a team of Planners, taking direction on priorities from the Programme Manager whilst supporting team initiatives, you will initialise the Planning and Scheduling experience to drive forward improvement of Planning and Scheduling, including Schedule Risk Management standards, systems and tools. Focusing team and individual continuous improvement and development activities, you will ensure alignment with wider business and local drivers such as the RIIO Business Plan, Clean Power 2030 and SPM Digital Strategy. Responsibilities You will be responsible for the management of a team of Planners, ensuring they are equipped to accurately report project progress using relevant forecasting techniques. You will also be responsible for the delivery of all reporting metrics required for tracking progress of the SPM 132kV business plan that are gathered via project programmes, including volumes, assets and resource modelling. Working closely with Project Unit Managers and their teams, you will manage milestone and baseline variance and performance, while attending project meetings to ensure familiarity with project scope, delivery and reporting requirements across the region, including site visits and Contractor meetings. A key aspect of the role will involve promoting stakeholder engagement, collaborating with PMO, Design, Project, Construction, Quality, Environmental, System Design and Control Room teams to ensure programmes and schedules are being managed and updated properly, following the correct processes and driving continuous improvement. You will oversee the delivery of quality, documented planning processes and work towards the development of resource loaded programmes by engaging with relevant stakeholders and implementing effective processes. In addition, you will drive continual improvement by completing project and planning reviews to identify lessons learned, introducing changes that support best project management practice and behaviour across the wider project portfolio. What you’ll bring To be successful in this role, you will have an Engineering/Planning degree or equivalent experience, together with experience of programming Electrical infrastructure projects. You will possess Project Management methodology experience or qualifications and have a strong background in stakeholder management, communication and reporting. Extensive P6/MSPe experience is essential, alongside an understanding of and the ability to implement Quality Assurance processes. You will have experience in project risk management and control, as well as an understanding of procurement processes and procedures. An awareness of contracts, particularly NEC, D&C and FIDIC is also required. You will also demonstrate awareness of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation applicable to Construction projects, particularly CDM, and possess effective team management skills. Whats 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 purchases 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 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 >£10.6 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 careers@scottishpower.com. #LI-DL1 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 September-19-2026