Planner

Posted Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 01:00

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About the role

We have been awarded a major multi-million-pound design and build framework agreement with Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) forming part of NWG's Living Water Enterprise, Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) investment programme and as such, we are looking for a Planner to join our Operations Team.

The Planner will deliver a performance that achieves targets and objectives, providing support to the Planning and Scheduling Team. You will work very closely with the Client and your operational colleagues to drive efficient delivery programmes. You will ensure all works programmes are developed in accordance with the contract to meet the delivery timescales whilst adhering to the PMO guidance and best practices. Working closely with the Commercial Team, you'll ensure programmes align with current spends, allowing for accurate forecasts and budget delivery.

This is a hybrid role, based from our Durham office in the North East.

What will your day look like

• Develop and produce fully logic linked, resource loaded and integrated programmes comprising the development, consents, design, procurement, construction, and commission compliant with the PMO standards using Microsoft Project (essential) or Primavera P6.
• Ensure planning and programming is produced on time by understanding the planning process to meet challenging deadlines, understanding the interface and reliance between disciplines, and developing and monitoring integrated design, procurement, construction, and commissioning programmes.
• Produce programmes, reports and / or extract schedules using customised filters as required by the project team, including indication of deviation from the baseline programme.
• Produce earned value analysis data.
• Formally issue programme updates to the client as required by the contract.
• Attend progress meetings with internal and external customers and deliver presentations on project progress.
• Produce contract deliverables as required.
• Engage with supply chain and bid team members to discuss and achieve optimum programme and method solutions.
• Identify, communicate and add key programme risks to the risk register.
• Perform analysis and scenario modelling for any potential project change and be able to provide resource and delay analysis.
• Promote and improve planning and controls within the organisation.
• Perform continuous project integrity checks to ensure the integrity of the programme.

About you

This role would suit someone with experience of working within a PMO in Civil Engineering for a Contractor. You will have the ability to manage programmes for the complete project life cycle from concept phase, pre contract, mobilisation, design and build, commissioning to completion and benefit realisation. You will possess good all-round project management knowledge. You'll also have a good understanding of the Bid/Tender process, with the ability to interpret 'Instruction to Tender' (ITT) documents highlighting the programme requirements. You will be able to demonstrate advanced use of Microsoft Project alongside the Microsoft Office suite (Excel). We may move to Primavera P6 at a later date however training will be given. A highly organised individual with an excellent attention to detail you will take a meticulous approach to any given task. Excellent communication skills (verbal/written) will help you to manage stakeholders at all levels.

What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary that is based on proven skills and experience. Hard work is celebrated and rewarded. We recognise that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access.

• 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays (option to buy more)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

About us

We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Northumbrian Water Group, Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water.

We are an equal opportunities employer .

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive.

What next

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.