Assistant Planner

UK Power Networks; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is looking for an Assistant Planner to join their team in Maidstone or London. The successful candidate will manage lower value projects and support the delivery team by recording progress, costs, and helping forecast milestones. Applicants should possess GCSE Maths and English grade 5 or higher and a foundation level qualification in project management is a plus. The role includes benefits such as competitive salaries and blended working options after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Blended working options

Personal Pension Plan with employer contribution

Annual leave plus bank holidays

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 forecasting milestones.
• Learn Primavera P6 to manage major projects.

Skills

Project controls

Planning

Data management

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 5 or higher (or equivalent)

Foundation level qualification in project management/control (APM or Prince2)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

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:

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple team members.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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.