Document Controller / Junior Planner (Bacton)

National Gas; Bacton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Bacton is seeking a Document Controller / Junior Planner to support project management and document control. The ideal candidate will have skills in communication, project planning, and familiarity with planning tools like Primavera P6. We offer a competitive salary, bonus, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme including healthcare

Financial protection and support

Family-friendly provisions

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Organised, curious, and able to work with others.
• Enjoys solving problems and learning from peers.
• Communicates clearly and produces accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Planner in managing project schedules.
• Track progress and costs aligning with capital programme.
• Maintain document management processes for project info.

Skills

Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Some experience or exposure to project planning or delivery

Familiarity with planning tools like Primavera P6

Ability to support change assessments

Interest in cost tracking and performance reporting

Proven organisational and administrative skills

Analytical mindset to interpret data

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Document Controller / Junior Planner

£40,234 to £44,967 plus up to 6% bonus

Bacton
On site 5 days a week.

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

This role supports planning and document control at Bacton Gas Terminal. You'll work closely with the Programme Planner and wider teams to help keep projects on track, making sure plans are clear, consistent, and useful for reporting and decision‑making. It’s a hands‑on role where you’ll get involved in everything from timelines and cost tracking to helping manage project documents.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the Programme Planner with building and managing project schedules, including critical paths and contractor plans.
• Work with teams to agree timelines and delivery plans that align with the capital programme.
• Help track progress and costs using tools and processes that support earned value reporting.
• Assist with reviewing and updating plans based on changes or risks flagged by the delivery teams or supply chain.
• Help set up and maintain a document management process for storing and controlling project and asset information.
• Share updates and performance reports.
• Look for ways to improve how planning and controls are completed and suggest ideas that add value.

About you

You’ll be organised, curious, and keen to work with others to get things done. You enjoy solving problems, asking questions, and learning from those around you. You’ll be comfortable working with different teams and can communicate clearly. You will be someone who takes pride in producing accurate work and is always looking for ways to improve how things are done.

Key requirements & experience

• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Some experience or exposure to project planning or delivery
• Familiarity with planning tools like Primavera P6 (or an interest in learning)
• Ability to support change assessments and understand time‑risk impacts
• Interest in cost tracking and performance reporting
• Proven organisational and administrative skills (e.g., managing documentation, scheduling, and record‑keeping)
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and identify trends

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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, incl. 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.