Work Planner, Engineering

Chatham, Kent | £56,576 + 3% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Join UK Power Networks as a

and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance, inspection, project and reactive works across our network. Working alongside Engineering Team Leaders, Project Engineers and the P6 Planner, you'll ensure resources are optimised, schedules are delivered and operational targets are achieved.

You’ll take ownership of workforce planning and scheduling, balancing demand and capacity to maximise resource utilisation and minimise costs. From managing SAP work orders and developing efficient work packages to coordinating project delivery, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with street works legislation, you’ll be at the centre of operational success. You’ll also support continuous improvement, maintain project registers, collaborate across the business and help achieve a 99% utilisation target.

We're looking for a technically capable planner with field engineering experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the confidence to make operational, customer service and financial decisions. You’ll hold a

City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 232) in Electrical & Electronic Theory or equivalent, with an ONC/HNC, IOSH certification and LV/HV authorisation considered advantageous.

Alongside a salary of

£56,576

and

3% bonus

You’ll benefit from

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• an excellent pension scheme
• reservist leave
• season ticket and tenancy deposit loans
• cycle to work
• home and tech and green car schemes
• discounted gym membership
• occupational health support
• retailer discounts
• an employee assistance programme