Project & Resource Planner
Salary
£47,500 to £56,500, plus:
Location
Ambergate, Derby
This is a site‑based role (five days a week), with occasional flexibility to work from home where appropriate.
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
National Gas Services (NGS) provide world‑class customer service across the UK and Ireland, and are a one‑stop shop for pipeline inspection, maintenance, repair and emergency response services, combining over 45 years’ experience, in‑house expertise and a nationwide depot network. NGS provides a complete, rapid‑response solution for gas transmission and distribution operators.
About the role
If you're the kind of planner who likes joining the dots, leading smart teams and helping big programmes land on time and on budget - this one’s for you.
You’ll lead our NGS Programme Planning team, shaping how we plan, track and optimise complex programmes. From setting robust baselines to spotting risks early and turning insight into action, you’ll play a key role in helping our programmes perform better than plan, not just meet it.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead resource planning activities, ensuring accurate forecasting, allocation, and optimisation of workforce, materials, and equipment to meet programme objectives
- Manage the end‑to‑end planning process across integrated, contractor and NGS programmes
- Lead and develop a high‑performing Programme & Planning team, driving efficiency and cost reduction
- Build and maintain robust, cost‑loaded programmes with clear baselines
- Analyse critical path, float, variances and earned value to identify risks and opportunities early
- Support month‑end reporting, providing clear insight and recommendations to the Programme Lead
- Work closely with supply chain and internal stakeholders to assure programme compliance
- Validate progress through design reviews, site visits and performance assessments
- Drive continuous improvement, sharing best practice and introducing smarter planning approaches
About you
You’ll enjoy working at programme level and aren’t afraid to ask the right questions to get behind the data. You’re confident engaging with stakeholders, comfortable leading a team, and you take real pride in turning complex information into clear, decision‑ready insight.
You’ll care about doing things properly - but you’re also pragmatic, solutions‑focused, and always looking for a better way.
Key requirements & experience
Essential
- Experience in resource planning activities
- Experience developing and managing client‑side programmes across early and delivery phases
- Proven experience in project or programme delivery environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and planning leadership capability
- Competent in cost‑loaded programme management and earned value techniques
- Skilled in impact assessment, change analysis and schedule risk
- Proficient in Microsoft Project or an equivalent planning tool
Desirable
- Line management experience within planning, controls or project environments
- Experience working directly with contractor planning teams
- Background in regulated infrastructure or capital delivery programmes
What we offer
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
- Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
- Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
- Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long‑term illness or injury
- Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Professional development opportunities incl. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
- Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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