Planner

We are looking to strengthen our Planning team with a Planner. Based in the Severn Trent, you will report directly to the Framework Programme Manager.

Our programme of work, across a variety of water and wastewater schemes is expected to be in the region of £150m/yr.

Offering hybrid working conditions and competitive remuneration packages, we strive to create and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes and our work provides a platform to allow our people to continue to master their subject and build fruitful and purposeful careers.

An excellent team working ethos is essential to fulfil the job role. Travel will be necessary within the Severn Trent region to fulfil the operational support requirement of the business.

What will you be doing as our new Planner

As our new Planner, you’ll take ownership of several project plans, drive the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. Working with Senior Planners we can offer coaching and guiding for your ongoing development into a planning expert and help drive outperformance amongst the team.

Key responsibilities:

Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the full project lifecycle.
Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as required.
Pro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes.
Review and challenge supply chain programmes and ensure these are monitored and incorporated with the main project plan.
Develop programmes in line with planning procedures including but not limited to
Implementation of all required project and activity codes
Baseline management
Production of programme narrative for submission to client
Schedule quality and integrity checks completed periodically.

About The Candidate
Skills/Experience Required to be considered for this role

Experience of working on relevant projects within the Water Industry.
Primavera P6 experience
Understand collaborative planning processes, you’ll have the ability to:
Interrogate drawings to implement efficient planning service to the business.
Support detailed claims programme development and implement any contractual changes to the programme.
Good ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
Working in a pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial.
Adaptable as required to meet project objectives.
Curious and supportive to both learn from and support other members of the teams to enhance the reputation of the planning team amongst the business.
Desired but not mandatory for this position is a technical degree in a relevant field

Packages include -
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc