Project Planner - #187997

Project Planner (Peterborough)

£55,500 to £65,500 + up to 6% bonus

• An additional role-specific allowance of £3,000, paid in monthly instalments
  
  

Peterborough

Working pattern: Hybrid (on-site minimum 3 days a week)

Travel: Occasional (to other operational sites across the region)

Location requirement: Based within a commutable distance of the Peterborough site

Some flexibility for home working may be available, where appropriate.

About Us

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.

About The Role

Join the East Region team, supporting a critical part of the gas transmission network including key compressor stations and the Bacton Gas Terminal.

This role is focused on bringing structure and clarity to complex engineering projects. You’ll lead on building and managing fully logic-linked programmes to keep delivery on track.

Ideal for a hands-on P6 planner who enjoys managing multiple programmes and working closely with delivery teams.

What you'll be doing

• Build and manage Primavera P6 project programmes (logic-linked, critical path, cost-loaded)
• Review and challenge contractor schedules
• Work closely with Project Managers and QS teams to track delivery
• Provide clear programme reporting and progress tracking
• Carry out schedule risk and opportunity analysis
• Support management of risks, issues, and programme compliance
  
  

About You

You’ll be a confident planner who enjoys getting into the detail, challenging where needed, and keeping multiple projects moving forward.

Essential

Key requirements & experience

• Strong hands-on Primavera P6 experience
• Proven planning & scheduling background in engineering/construction
• Experience building logic-linked programmes and analysing contractor plans
• Solid understanding of risk, resource, and programme management
• Clear communicator, able to influence stakeholders
• Demonstrates initiative to seek out and integrate information from various sources to create well-structured programmes
• Full UK driving licence
  
  

Desirable

• P6, APM, PRINCE2 or similar qualifications
• NEC4 or similar contract experience
• Experience across PMO, resource/capacity or cost planning
  
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, inc. 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 inc. financial support to help you 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.

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