Senior Planner

As MWH Treatment begins an exciting new chapter as one of Northumbrian Water’s capital delivery partners under theLiving Water Enterprise,we’re looking to strengthen our Delivery Team with aSenior Planner.Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will bepredominantlybased in theEssex & Suffolkregion (main office near Chelmsford).

As our new Senior Planner, you’ll take ownership of the project plan, drive the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. Leading, coaching and guiding a small team of more junior Planners, you’ll be viewed as an approachable Planning expert who is keen to pass on experience and knowledge to develop others and drive out performance amongst the team.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of an integrated delivery team, you will:

• Collaborate effectively to develop and maintain comprehensive, detailed project plans covering the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure project plans accurately capture the complete project scope, with resources appropriately considered and allocated as needed.
• Lead collaborative planning workshops.
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks within the project plan, monitoring the critical path and key milestones, and providing advice to the delivery team on potential adjustments.
• Review and challenge supply chain programs, ensuring their integration and alignment with the main project plan.
• Uphold planning standards and comply with MWH Treatment planning procedures.
• Implementation of all necessary project and activity codes.
• Management and tracking of project baselines.
• Preparation of detailed program narratives for submission to clients.
• Regular quality and integrity checks on schedules.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Planners and Graduate Planning Engineers throughout the region.
• Developing detailed claims programmes and implementing any contractual changes to the programme.
• Contribute to the quality of our planning performance across the region including reviews and reporting.
• Interrogate drawings to implement an efficient planning service to the business.

We're seeking an experienced planner with a strong track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional planning skills, a solution-focused mindset, a flexible approach to change and a passion for belonging to a high-performing, engaged team.

Essential Criteria :

Expert in use of Primavera P6 planning software

Experience in planning of civil and/or M&E construction projects

Competent in the use of Microsoft software & applications

Knowledge of current Health, Safety & Environment practices

Excellent communication skills

Ability to identify risks & opportunities

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Comfortable working to tight deadlines

Able to focus on deliverables

A proactive attitude

Ability to identify & solve problems

Able to manage own workload to meet deadlines

Desirable Criteria :

Water Industry experience

Experience of working with NEC3/4 contracts

Construction or engineering background

Professional qualification

Current Water Hygiene card holder

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