Planner

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is searching for a skilled Planner to support project delivery in a dynamic environment. This role requires expertise in Microsoft Project and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Key responsibilities include developing plans, monitoring project progress, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including personal health care, competitive pension contributions, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven planning experience within a project, programme, engineering, or delivery environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence to challenge constructively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping delivery on track.
• Clear, professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed plans and schedules.
• Work closely with delivery managers, engineers, and contractors.
• Monitor progress, highlight risks and issues early.

Skills

Planning experience

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: Flexible within region / Hybrid

Contract: Permanent Full‑Time (with flexibility for Part‑Time)

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum dependent on experience

At Anglian Water, we’re driven by a simple purpose - to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve. To help us deliver against an ambitious programme of work, we’re looking for an experienced Planner to join a fast‑paced, collaborative delivery environment.

This is a busy, high‑interaction role, ideal for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys working with multiple stakeholders, and can come in and make an impact from day one.

What you’ll be doing

As a Planner who is an expert in Microsoft Project, you’ll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of programmes and projects by providing robust, realistic plans that reflect operational reality.

You’ll be:

• Developing, maintaining, and updating detailed plans and schedules


• Working closely with delivery managers, engineers, analysts, and contractors to ensure plans are accurate and achievable


• Managing interfaces between teams, identifying dependencies, and resolving clashes


• Monitoring progress, highlighting risks and issues early, and supporting effective decision‑making


• Providing clear, concise updates and reports to a range of stakeholders


• Supporting scenario planning and re‑prioritisation in a dynamic delivery environment

This is very much a hands‑on planning role, where priorities can shift and strong organisation and communication skills are essential.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll interact daily with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including:

• Delivery and programme managers


• Engineers and technical specialists


• Operational teams


• Commercial and framework partners

Building strong working relationships and managing expectations will be central to your success.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is confident operating in a complex, fast‑moving environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven planning experience within a project, programme, engineering, or delivery environment


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• Experience using planning tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Project or similar)


• The ability to juggle multiple priorities while keeping delivery on track


• Clear, professional communication skills

Just as importantly, you’ll be proactive, resilient, and comfortable working at pace.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care


• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service


• Flexible working – Includes a mixture of home, site and Anglian Water Office


• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6%


• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.


• Bonus scheme

Inclusion is for Everyone

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

If you’re an organised, delivery‑focused Planner who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and keeping complex programmes moving, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11th February 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 23rd February 2026