Project Planner

Sp Electricity North West; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity network operator in the UK is seeking a Project Planner to provide planning support to project managers. The role involves ensuring the timely delivery of customer schemes and aligning programmes with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have proven experience in programme planning within electricity networks, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong communication skills to convey complex data to stakeholders. Join a company dedicated to transforming communities and achieving a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme planning/project controls within electricity networks or related infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Ability to translate complex programme data into clear advice for project managers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in delivering customer schemes with expert planning advice.
• Ensure timely initiation and delivery of new demand and generation connections.
• Align programmes with supplier frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Programme planning

Project controls

Primavera P6

MS Project

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As the Project Planner you will support project managers in the delivery of customer schemes, by providing expert planning advice and programme controls. The role ensures that new demand and generation connections are initiated, baselined, and delivered within agreed timescales, customer expectations, and internal governance. It provides Project Managers with the tools, insight, and guidance needed to make informed delivery decisions, while aligning programmes with supplier frameworks, contractual arrangements, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme planning/project controls within electricity networks or related infrastructure
• Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project
• Experience of integrating schedule and cost data to produce standardised reporting and spend forecasts
• Commercial awareness and ability to align and assess programmes against supplier frameworks and delivery agreements
• Strong communication skills, able to translate complex programme data into clear advice for project managers and customers
• Ability to balance technical detail with customer-facing communication
• Knowledge of NEC contracts desirable, with potential for this to become a future requirement

About the Company

We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all. We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Benefits

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function

Application and Checks

Our people are important to us and we're passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We're striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that's representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger. Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2) Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.