Our Role
As the Project Planner you will support project managers in the delivery of customer schemes, by providing expert planning advice and programme controls.
The role ensures that new demand and generation connections are initiated, baselined, and delivered within agreed timescales, customer expectations, and internal governance. It provides Project Managers with the tools, insight, and guidance needed to make informed delivery decisions, while aligning programmes with supplier frameworks, contractual arrangements, and regulatory requirements.
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
This role could be based at either our Preston or Carlisle offices.
What we're looking for
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Proven experience in programme planning/project controls within electricity networks or related infrastructure
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Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project
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Experience of integrating schedule and cost data to produce standardised reporting and spend forecasts
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Commercial awareness and ability to align and assess programmes against supplier frameworks and delivery agreements
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Strong communication skills, able to translate complex programme data into clear advice for project managers and customers
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Ability to balance technical detail with customer-facing communication
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Knowledge of NEC contracts desirable, with potential for this to become a future requirement
What we're offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
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An annual bonus scheme
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25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
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Private Healthcare
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An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
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A market-leading contributory pension scheme
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Employee assistance programme
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Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
