Planner

MWH Treatment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Planner to strengthen their Planning team for the @one Alliance framework. The candidate will be responsible for owning and driving project plans while ensuring adherence to methodologies and health & safety standards. Demonstrable experience in civil engineering and P6 expertise are essential. This position offers the chance to lead a small team and play a vital role in delivering significant projects in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in relevant civil engineering projects.
• Experience in the water industry is preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for the Delivery Team.
• Identify opportunities and risks in the project plan.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

P6 experience

Collaborative planning

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Job description

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen the Planning team with a Planner for our @one Alliance framework. The @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of seven partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and their extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

The @one Alliance are heading into their latest Asset Management Period, known as AMP 7 and this will see them deliver a £1.4bn programme of work over the next five years. Are you ready to join us as we gear up to deliver the most exciting and innovative AMP we have ever seen.

What will you be doing as our new Planner?

As our new 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 outperformance amongst the team.

Key responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the Delivery Team in accordance with @one requirements ensuring methodology is consistently followed
• 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
• Develop 4D animations of the project plan to aid digital rehearsal of the project construction.
• Design and implement effective and value- added communication plans ensuring relevant teams and individuals are clear and buy into the strategy and approach
• Ensure planning standards are maintained across @one and published processes are adhered to.
• Appreciate and uphold the Health & Safety standards in all planning processes with the mantra of ‘Nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do it safely’ at the heart of all activities

Skills / Experience

To be considered for this role, you'll have demonstrable experience of working on relevant projects within the Civil engineering sector, preferably in the Water Industry.

To succeed in this role, you'll require P6 experience. With experience of leading collaborative planning processes, you'll have the ability to interrogate/take information from drawings to implement efficient planning service to the business.

Your ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences whilst working in a pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial. Able to adapt as required to meet project objectives, you'll be innovative and supportive to other member of the teams to enhance the reputation of the Planning team amongst the business.