Graduate Project Planner - Data-Driven

National Grid; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development

Mentorship

Cross-functional exposure

Bonus program

Job summary

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program is seeking a capable data analyst to turn historical workload data into insights for workforce planning across near- and long-term construction and engineering projects. You will gain exposure to project planning, forecasting, and capital project delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualified graduates will work with SAP, Primavera P6, and related tools in a hybrid setting, starting mid-2027, and will join a program that emphasizes mentorship,

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to draw insights from large data sets.
• Experience querying systems (e.g., SAP) to collect historical workload data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, extracurriculars, or work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Query systems (e.g., SAP) to collect historical workload data to develop workforce planning models.
• Analyze planned versus actual work to identify trends and variances for workforce planning decisions.
• Provide data and support model creation in Primavera P6 for new capital/expense investments.
• Monitor and report on project progression to identify risks and support on-time delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Self-starter

Time management

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

SAP

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program is seeking a capable data analyst to turn historical workload data into insights for workforce planning across near- and long-term construction and engineering projects. You will gain exposure to project planning, forecasting, and capital project delivery in a dynamic environment.

Qualified graduates will work with SAP, Primavera P6, and related tools in a hybrid setting, starting mid-2027, and will join a program that emphasizes mentorship,