Planning Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider in Colchester is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee compliance projects related to water quality monitoring. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project planning and management within environmental or infrastructure settings, utilizing tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project. The role includes developing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring timely execution of regulatory projects while maintaining a commitment to safety and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Private health care

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Project Planner.
• Experience in developing and managing detailed project plans.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the Environment Act 2021 compliance project.
• Develop and manage project plans for monitoring equipment installation.
• Prepare and present project updates to senior management.

Skills

Proven experience on complex infrastructure projects

Experience with project planning software

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Superior communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Proactive and results-oriented

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About The Role
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.
This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.
Want to be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
As our Planning Manager you'll lead the strategic planning and execution of our Environment Act 2021 Section 82 compliance project. This is a pivotal role that will ensure the efficient and timely installation and operation of continuous water quality monitoring equipment across our sites.

You'll be instrumental in developing, managing, and optimising the project plan to meet these critical regulatory requirements.

You'll have the opportunity to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for the installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of Section 82 monitoring equipment. Detailed schedules, resource allocation, and budget forecasts.

You'll establish and manage realistic project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring adherence to regulatory deadlines and internal targets. Identify and secure necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers.

You'll proactively identify potential planning risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimise disruptions. Work closely with the Section 82 Liaison Specialist, technical teams, operations, procurement, and finance to ensure seamless project integration and execution. Prepare and present regular project updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and forecasts.

What you’ll bring

- Do you have proven experience as a Planning Manager or Senior Project Planner on complex infrastructure or environmental projects?
- Do you have experience in developing and managing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets using industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)?
- Do you have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail?
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Can you work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing project requirements?
- Are you proactive and results-oriented approach, with a commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget?

What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

- Matched pension scheme
- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Employee assistance programme
- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
- Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
- My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
- Private health care for you and your family
- Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!
- Personal Accident Cover

About us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
- We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
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