Planner

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the forefront of delivering low carbon electricity between Great Britain and Europe. With a portfolio of 7.8GW of interconnection capacity, we provide infrastructure to move power to where it is most needed, providing security of supply and access to affordable power for the countries that we connect.

We are currently recruiting for a Planner to work within the project controls team within the Construction Directorate.

You will be responsible for and leading on key Project Control activities which enable the management and delivery of our innovative Offshore Hybrid Asset projects including Lionlink and Nautilus and our Capital Delivery projects.

As a planner you will be pivotal in ensuring the implementation of effective planning processes, adhering to project governance, and supporting the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to scope.

If you have proven planning experience particularly within construction or infrastructure previously we would love to hear from you!

In this role you can enjoy our hybrid working from office and home. You'll be flexible to travelling to offices and project sites as required.

Key Accountabilities

• Schedule management: Build and maintain schedules in Primavera P6, ensuring baseline management is in place. Manage all aspects of project programmes, acting as a point of contact for project and programme matters.

• Contractor Programmes: Review and monitor contractor programmes in line with contractual requirements.

• Monitoring and Reporting - Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of schedule progress and performance to leadership and other key stakeholders, in line with the agreed reporting cycle.

• Process Improvement – Continually identify and implement improvements across within planning.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to organisational schedule management policies and best practices.

• Stakeholder Engagement - Engage with various stakeholders to ensure schedule alignment and successful delivery.

About you

• A P6 Project Planning Professional with experience working on major infrastructure projects.

• Experience in developing multi-disciplinary programmes and managing interfaces.

• Proven knowledge and experience of using Primavera P6

• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

• Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

• Excellent verbal and accurate written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

• Experience in engaging and managing stakeholders.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £51,889 - £61,350 – dependent on capability.

 As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority. 

More Information

This role closes on 14TH May 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be.

We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.