Project Planner

Senior Recruitment Advisor for National Gas Services and the East region of National Gas Transmission

Location:

Ambergate

Salary: £47,500 to £56,000 plus up to 6% bonus

Job type:
Office‑based, 5 days a week

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.

Are you ready to lead planning excellence and make a real impact? We’re looking for a skilled Project Planner to join our National Gas Services (NGS) programme and planning team, ensuring 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.

• Managing end‑to‑end planning processes, including critical path analysis, earned value management, and risk mitigation.
• Providing monthly analysis and reporting to the Programme Lead, identifying opportunities and recommending corrective actions.
• Using digital planning tools to manage timelines, resources, and performance data.
• Driving continuous improvement and representing NGS in key stakeholder engagements.
• Ensuring contractor programme compliance and supporting scenario mapping for strategic decision‑making.

You’ll be a proactive planner with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You’ll thrive in a fast‑paced environment, have a keen eye for detail, and be confident using digital tools to deliver accurate, actionable insights. Collaboration and continuous improvement will be second nature to you.

• Competent in cost‑loaded programme management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Experience using planning tools or software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project, or other recognised project planning systems) – desirable
• Project management experience – desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• 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 such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities, including financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace
• Inclusive recruitment
• 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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

Associate

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Utilities