Planner

MWH Treatment Limited; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water industry firm is seeking a Planner based at Maple Lodge with hybrid working options. You will develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensure comprehensive scope capture, and identify potential risks. Strong Primavera P6 experience is essential. Adaptability and effective communication in high-pressure situations are key. This role offers opportunities for professional growth with guidance from senior planners.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on relevant projects within the Water Industry.
• Good ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Adaptable as required to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans.
• Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan.

Skills

Primavera P6 experience

Collaborative planning processes

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Technical degree in a relevant field

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Planning team with a Planner based at Maple Lodge with hybrid working available.
You will report directly to the Planning Manager and you will 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 will include:

• 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 MWH Treatment 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.

Skills/Experience Required to be considered for this roleExperience of working on relevant projects within the Water Industry.Primavera P6 experienceUnderstand 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