Project Planner

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd; Aldershot; Hybrid; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Aldershot is seeking a skilled Project Planner to oversee complex projects within the Defence sector. You will be responsible for driving schedule development and ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong Primavera P6 expertise, an engineering degree or project management qualification, and excellent communication skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £65,241 plus bonuses, with a hybrid work model after the initial six months.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension up to 10% employer contribution

Reservist leave (18 days paid)

Cycle to Work, Tech & Home, Green Car Leasing

Tenancy & Season Ticket Loans

Occupational Health, EAP & retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience planning complex construction or multi‑discipline programmes.

Responsibilities

• Drive schedule development, coordination and optimisation across multiple projects.
• Maintain and validate detailed programmes in Primavera P6.
• Support change control, risk analysis and performance reporting.
• Lead planning workshops and provide guidance on best‑practice project controls.
• Analyse supplier schedules, identify risks and support recovery strategies.
• Ensure project milestones, dependencies and baselines are accurate and compliant.

Skills

Strong Primavera P6 expertise

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Influencing project teams

Education

Engineering degree or project management qualification (APMP / Prince2 desirable)

Job description

81752 - Project Planner - UK Power Networks Services (Aldershot)

💼 £65,241 + Car + 3% Bonus | Permanent | Hybrid (3 office / 2 remote after 6 months)

📅 Apply by : 08 January 2026

Are you a planning pro who thrives on complexity, collaboration, and keeping major programmes moving? Join us as a Project Planner and play a pivotal role in delivering high‑impact projects within the Defence sector and wider PMO.

🔧 What You'll Do

• Drive schedule development, coordination and optimisation across multiple projects
• Maintain and validate detailed programmes in Primavera P6
• Support change control, risk analysis and performance reporting
• Lead planning workshops and provide guidance on best‑practice project controls
• Analyse supplier schedules, identify risks and support recovery strategies
• Ensure project milestones, dependencies and baselines are accurate and compliant

🎯 What You'll Bring

• Engineering degree or project management qualification (APMP / Prince2 desirable)
• Experience planning complex construction or multi‑discipline programmes
• Strong Primavera P6 expertise
• Excellent communication, analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to influence project teams and drive schedule excellence

🎁 What You'll Get

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension up to 10% employer contribution
• Reservist leave (18 days paid)
• Cycle to Work, Tech & Home, Green Car Leasing
• Tenancy & Season Ticket Loans
• Occupational Health, EAP & retailer discounts

⚡ Shape the schedule. Shape the outcome. Shape the future.

If you're ready to elevate programme delivery and make your mark on critical infrastructure-we want to hear from you