Operational Planner – Water Projects & Scheduling

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private health care

Pension scheme

Up to 26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Inclusion is for Everyone

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Lincoln is seeking a Planner within the IMRDS Alliance to manage and optimise scheduled and unplanned work across water projects. You will create and implement day-to-day schedules, balance workloads, monitor performance data, and collaborate with multiple teams to improve efficiency and meet KPIs.

This permanent role offers 37 hours per week, with progression opportunities and a benefits package including a bonus scheme, private health care, and a competitive pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or scheduling role within utilities, construction, or similar industries.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in scheduling tools and Gantt management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to ensure operational success.
• Clear communicator, able to share complex information with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise work schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational capacity.
• Monitor and analyse performance data, adjusting plans as necessary to meet performance targets.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure tasks are prioritised and resources are effectively allocated.
• Manage and reduce downtime through efficient Gantt management and proactive coordination with Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with planning processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Co-ordinating, monitoring and responding (where appropriate) to customer generated enquiries in line with our customer KPI’s.

Skills

Planning experience

Scheduling

Gantt management

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Scheduling tools

Gantt software

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Lincoln is seeking a Planner within the IMRDS Alliance to manage and optimise scheduled and unplanned work across water projects. You will create and implement day-to-day schedules, balance workloads, monitor performance data, and collaborate with multiple teams to improve efficiency and meet KPIs.

This permanent role offers 37 hours per week, with progression opportunities and a benefits package including a bonus scheme, private health care, and a competitive pension.