Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

National Grid; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Grade 4 Network Planner for the Alfreton depot, near the Chesterfield & Mansfield area. You will design, cost, and quote electricity network projects while liaising with engineers and customers.

The role requires GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent) and a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339. A full UK driving licence and mobility across the area are essential. Hybrid work is available following training.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Good organisation and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Driving licence and ability to travel across the area.
• Evidence of qualifications is required during application.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver new services/alterations/small capital projects.
• Carry out onsite meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Obtain third‑party agreements for NGED assets via wayleaves/estates teams.
• Financially review and close projects and report on progress.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 2 City & Guilds 2339

Tools

iPads

Computers

Job description

Electricity Distribution - Network Planner

We are currently recruiting for a Grade 4 Network Planner to join us at our Alfreton depot in the Chesterfield & Mansfield area. Planners design our network and work with our Engineers to construct, reinforce, alter and replace our equipment. As you can imagine, the pace is fast, and if you join us, our customers will trust you to provide excellent service and minimise any impact.

To apply you’ll need English and Maths GCSE at Grade C/Level 4 minimum OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above. We’ll need to see evidence of your qualifications.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

* Please note you may be appointed at a lower salary pending completion of required training or qualifications.

Main Responsibilities

You’ll be hands-on and customer focused, managing multiple projects at the same time, including the design, costing and quoting of existing and new electricity network assets, you will also:

• Plan, prepare and deliver new services/alterations/small capital projects
• Carry out onsite meetings
• Work with wayleaves/estates specialist to obtain 3rd party agreements for NGED assets
• Financially review and close projects
• Communicate with customers effectively to manage expectations and resolve queries
• Schedule contracted works
• Communicate with local authorities and external stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

We need you to understand our customers and their needs; strong communication skills are key, so you can solve their problem and explain issues simply and clearly. As you’ll be in control of your diary, we’ll need you to be resilient, organised and able to prioritise your workload. Team players thrive in this role, and experience using iPads and computers is a must. You will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties,therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.

You may not possess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but you will have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with appropriate training.

If not already attained you will be required to undertake a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 qualification andcomplete TAR, which includes daily diary completion and a number of tasks and reports as required.

A full valid driving licence is required for this role.

Interviews will be held week commencing 9th November 2026.

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this