Assistant Planner

UK Power Networks; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,904; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

3% bonus

Blended working options

Annual leave

Personal Pension Plan

Job summary

A leading utility company in London is seeking an Assistant Planner to support project controls and delivery. Responsibilities include managing lower value projects and learning Primavera P6. The ideal candidate should have GCSE Maths and English, with a foundation in project management desirable. Competitive salary of £43,904 and a flexible working model available after probation.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 5 or higher (or equivalent).
• Foundation level qualification in project management/control is desirable.
• Knowledge of work scheduling for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain lower value projects under guidance.
• Support delivery team by recording progress, costs, and milestones.
• Learn Primavera P6 to manage major projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of work scheduling

Experience with Primavera P6

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 5 or higher

Foundation level qualification in project management/control

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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Assistant Planner - SPN(81333) - https://careers.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/job-invite/81333/

Assistant Planner - LPN(81332) - https://careers.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/job-invite/81332/

Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Planner at UK Power Networks

Are you passionate about project controls, planning, and data management within the engineering, construction, and utilities sectors? Join our dynamic team at UK Power Networks as an Assistant Planner based in either our London or our Maidstone offices.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and maintain lower value projects under the guidance of planners/lead planners.
• Support the delivery team by recording progress, costs, and forecasting milestones.
• Learn and improve your capabilities in Primavera P6 to manage major projects.
• Provide accurate programme data to meet project control requirements and support Earned Value Management reporting.
• Undertake a Level 3 Project Controls Apprenticeship to cement and advance your knowledge.

What We're Looking For:

• GCSE Maths and English grade 5 or higher (or equivalent).
• Foundation level qualification in project management/control (such as APM or Prince2) is desirable.
• Knowledge of work scheduling for construction projects; experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar packages is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple team members.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of £42,005 (Maidstone) or £43,904 (London) and a 3% bonus
• Blended working options after a 6-month probation period (3 days in the office, 2 remote).
• 23 days (Maidstone) or 25 days (London) annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Personal Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Additional benefits including Reservist Leave, Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, and more.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, apply now! For London, please apply for 81332 and for Maidstone 81333!

For more information and to view the full job description please click apply! - Closing dates for applications is the 07/09/2025

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Administrative

• Industries

  Utilities

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