Project Planner (east)

Belper, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Project Planner - Ambergate (Hybrid) - 46,000 to 54,000


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National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.



Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

About the role:


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Are you ready to lead planning excellence in a role that drives real impact? We're looking for a skilled Project Planner to join our National Gas programme and planning team to ensure efficient, cost-effective resource planning and clear visibility of utilisation across all levels. This is a key role in supporting the successful delivery of our capital plan and operational goals.



You'll bring deep planning expertise to the table - owning end-to-end processes including critical path analysis, earned value management and risk mitigation. Your insights will directly support strategic decision-making, helping us stay ahead of challenges and deliver better-than-expected outcomes. From scenario mapping to contractor programme compliance, you'll be at the heart of delivery performance.



You'll be confident using digital planning tools to manage timelines, resources and performance data - providing the Programme Lead with monthly analysis, identifying opportunities and recommending corrective actions. You'll drive continuous improvement and represent National Gas in key stakeholder engagements - ensuring our planning processes are robust, consistent and future-ready.



As part of our hybrid working approach, this role offers a mix of office working in Ambergate and home working. You'll need to be able to travel into the Ambergate office approx. 3 days a week.



If you're passionate about planning, performance and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:


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Essential -

Competent in cost loaded programme management Ability to manage multiple tasks Strong planning and organisation skills Full UK car driving licence
Desirable -

Experience using planning tools or software (whether that's Primavera P6, MS Project, or another recognised project planning system) Project management experience

What we can offer you:


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Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance

26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days

Generous double-match pension scheme - for every 1 you put in, we'll add 2 (max company contribution 12%)

Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave

Career progression, professional training and development - including access to LinkedIn Learning

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7

Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

About us:


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National Gas is securing Britain's energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.



National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.



National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.



At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3362107
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Belper, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned