Planning Engineer

National Grid; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks a Planning Engineer to support the transition to Net Zero. The role involves analyzing data, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing practical solutions for planning constraints. With a starting salary of £47,442 - £60,000 pa plus benefits, this position is pivotal in ensuring reliable power delivery across the Midlands and East Anglia. Ideal candidates have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in planning within utilities or logistics.

Benefits

26 Days leave plus 8 statutory days

Excellent pension scheme - max total 18%

Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid)

Qualifications

• Experience in a Planning role within a Utilities or Logistics focused business.
• Understanding of Asset Management Principles.
• Confident in leading and chairing stakeholder engagement meetings.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex data to forecast resource needs.
• Collaborate with operations to align priorities.
• Develop practical solutions to planning constraints.
• Coordinate plan build activities and promote transparency.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Excel

Power BI

Education

ONC / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

This role places you at the heart of the UK's transition to Net Zero, enabling the safe and timely delivery of critical maintenance and major electricity transmission projects. You'll shape the Year Ahead Tactical Plan for a complex regional network, helping ensure reliable power for communities across the Midlands and East Anglia. Your work will have real, visible impact, supported by collaboration with skilled teams and ongoing professional development, including support towards IET registration.

As a Planning Engineer, you'll collaborate across the entire business to deliver innovative solutions that shape the future of energy. In this role, you'll be responsible for planning operations resource and shaping the Year Ahead delivery plan with key stakeholders and to do this, you will combine data analysis, practical thinking and solution optioneering to drive effective decisions and deliver key priorities on our journey to Net Zero. You'll help ensure the right work is delivered at the right time.

What you'll be doing

• Analyse complex data to forecast resource needs, identify risks, and prioritise critical works.
• Collaborate with operations, projects, and wider stakeholders to align priorities and agree achievable plans.
• Develop practical solutions to planning constraints and delivery challenges.
• Coordinate plan build activities, manage timelines, and promote transparency and performance excellence.

Requirements:

• ONC / NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or the relevant experience.
• Experience in a Planning role within a Utilities or Logistics focused business.
• Understanding of Asset Management Principles.
• Confident in leading and chairing stakeholder engagement meetings
• Experienced in using Excel and Power BI to manage various datasets to provide valued business insights.

Location & travel

The team is primarily based at Berkswell Substation (Midlands), with travel across the Central England region including East Anglia.

Pay and Benefits

• Starting salary £47,442 - £60,000 pa + Bonus + Paid overtime.
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday.
• 26 Days leave plus 8 statutory days, an excellent contribution pension scheme - max total 18%.
• Job requirement Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid).
• For more information on benefits click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers

Visa and relocation package is not available for this role.

If you want to make a tangible impact on the future of the UK's energy network, we'd love to hear from you.