Planning Manager

Matchtech; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the water sector is seeking a Planning Manager to join their team in Peterborough. This role involves leading a planning team, developing project schedules, and ensuring strategic alignment on major projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the water or civil engineering sectors, exceptional leadership skills, and expertise in Primavera P6. Benefits include hybrid working, a car allowance, generous holiday, and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes.
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with relevant standards.
• Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation.
• Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Our client, a leading provider in the water sector, is currently seeking a Planning Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. As a Senior Planner / Planning Manager, you will lead and develop a team towards planning excellence, ensuring project plans and programmes remain on track and overcoming any mitigating circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with relevant standards
• Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation
• Communicate key project milestones and progress to stakeholders
• Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all planning activities

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes
• Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance

If you are an experienced Planning Manager looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.