P6 Project Planner

National Grid plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Aberdeen City is seeking a Project Planner to oversee major programmes. You'll manage project plans, evaluate contractor performance, and support risk management. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning large projects and be adept at stakeholder communication. This role includes benefits like a double-match pension scheme, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional development. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 6%

26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefits including private healthcare

Career progression and professional training

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience leading planning for large and complex projects.
• Working knowledge of Portfolio, Programme, Project, and Quality Management.
• Driving license and willingness to travel across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans.
• Evaluating contractor programmes and analyzing risks.
• Creating detailed management reports to monitor progress.

Skills

Project Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Education

APM Project Management (PMQ)

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI-CAPM)

Job description

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

Ready to shape the future of major programmes? Join us as a Project Planner where your expertise will drive project outcomes, helping us deliver on time and within budget.

You’ll be at the heart of our major programmes, working closely with stakeholders to define project scope, set clear milestones, and ensure activities are organised for success.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, integrating contractor schedules, and collaborating with project managers and quantity surveyors.
• Evaluating contractor programmes, providing expert analysis on logic, technical details, and risks, and supporting schedule risk and opportunity assessments.
• Creating detailed management reports and trackers to monitor progress and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Supporting risk management by contributing to risk, issue, and opportunity registers, and working alongside the Project Risk Engineer and commercial team.

About you

You’re a natural collaborator with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your ability to communicate clearly and build strong relationships will set you up for success in this fast‑paced environment.

Key requirements & experience

• Proven hands‑on experience leading planning for large and complex projects.
• Working knowledge of Portfolio, Programme, Project, and Quality Management, as well as Quantification, Costing, Risk, and Stakeholder Communication.
• Driving license and willingness to travel across our portfolio.
• It would be advantageous to hold one of the following: APM Project Management (PMQ), PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) or PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (PMI‑CAPM).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance.
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option to buy extra or sell days.
• Overtime at 1.5× normal and 2× on Sunday.
• Double‑match pension scheme – for every £1 you put in, the company adds £2 (maximum company contribution 12%).
• Opt‑in flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more.
• Financial protection with 10× salary death in service and support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury.
• Excellent family‑friendly provisions – maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy, shared parental leave.
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential counselling around the clock.
• Financial support to cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.

Further information

At National Gas, we are disability confident and 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.