Portfolio Planner

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Role:
Portfolio Planner

Salary: £53,461 to £62,895 + range of benefits

Location:

Livingston

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.

We’re looking for someone to help us plan and manage projects across the Scotland & North region. In this role, you’ll make sure our plans support business goals, meet regulations, and deliver safely and efficiently.

• Take ownership of portfolio planning, keeping our investment records accurate and up to date.
• Work closely with planners and sponsors to make sure projects run smoothly and resources are used wisely.
• Lead on creating and improving plans that help us deliver safe and reliable gas services.
• Use data to track progress, report on performance, and suggest improvements.
• Support compliance and governance by making processes clear and easy to follow.

• Manage our project portfolio – keep plans up to date and make sure we have the right mix of investments for now and the future.
• Create clear plans – work with stakeholders to define what’s needed and make sure everything is achievable.
• Use resources wisely – help optimise how work is delivered and ensure teams have what they need.
• Collaborate with others – work closely with project managers, sponsors, and engineers to schedule work and overcome challenges.
• Keep projects on track – make sure plans are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Spot connections – identify and manage dependencies so everything works together smoothly.
• Drive improvements – look for better ways to manage investments, costs, and outages, and support future changes.
• Share progress – produce clear reports and updates so everyone knows how we’re doing.
• Monitor performance – track outage performance and work with the System Operator to stay on top of changes.

• Organised and detail‑focused – you can manage plans and keep track of lots of moving parts.
• Collaborative – you enjoy working with different teams and building strong relationships.
• Problem solver – you can spot challenges early and find practical solutions.
• Comfortable with data – you can use information to track progress and make improvements.
• Continuous improvement mindset – you’re always looking for better ways to work.
• Clear communicator – you can explain plans and updates in a way that everyone understands.

Experience in project or portfolio planning and your ability to work well with others, stay organised, and keep things on track.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –  ().

• Experience in project or portfolio planning, asset management, or similar roles.
• Strong communication skills – you can build relationships and share ideas clearly.
• Organised and detail‑focused – able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable with data – you can analyse information and use it to make decisions.
• Collaborative mindset – you enjoy working with different teams and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of planning principles and experience with scheduling and resource management.
• Proactive and improvement‑focused – always looking for better ways to work.

Experience with financial models, planning systems, or regulatory frameworks is helpful, but what matters most is your ability to stay organised, work well with others, and keep projects moving.

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on…