Planning & Controls Officer
Livingston, GB, EH54 8AF
Role: Planning and Controls Officer
Salary: £42,283 to £53,746 + range of benefits
Location: Livingston
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.
About the Role
As a Planning & Controls Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting operational planning across a geographic zone. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the effective scheduling and delivery of routine and non-routine work activities, helping to optimise asset availability and reliability. This is a Level 6 role within the Business Support job family, reporting to the Utilisation Manager
What You'll be Doing
Collaborating with Portfolio Planning and Area Managers to deliver achievable annual plans.
Using planning tools to align workload with resource capability and availability.
Coordinating with GT Operations, Construction, and Asset teams to manage conflicts and ensure smooth delivery.
Documenting planning decisions and communicating them effectively to stakeholders.
Managing change requests and re-planning activities efficiently.
Driving improvements in core planning processes.
Facilitating post-work reviews in coordination with operational control.
About You
You’re a proactive planner with strong leadership and communication skills. You thrive in collaborative environments and are comfortable using digital tools to manage complex schedules. You’re customer-oriented, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Key Requirements and Experience
Proven experience in work scheduling and outage planning.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Skilled in using computer-based planning tools and desktop software.
Demonstrated ability to lead and promote team working across diverse groups.
Experience working with internal teams such as GT Operations, Asset, Construction, and Procurement.
Comfortable engaging with external stakeholders including third parties and landowners.
Qualifications
Essential: Valid UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to complete a suitable leadership training program
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What We Can Offer You
Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
Company car if mileage requirements are met (10 thousand miles annually)
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
Death in service 10x your basic salary
Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
Professional development and career progression
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role
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.