Planning Manager

Anglian Water's @one Alliance; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure company in Peterborough seeks a Planning Manager to lead project planning and delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing major projects, strong expertise in Primavera P6, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to shape the future of water infrastructure and make a significant impact on communities and the environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally in the water or civil engineering sector.
• Strong expertise in collaborative planning processes.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with standards.
• Provide strategic insights for resource alignment and risk mitigation.
• Communicate key project milestones to stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project planning and delivery

Excellent communication

Leadership

Innovation

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Planning Manager at Anglian Water’s @one Alliance!

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet—delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for project planning and delivery? Do you thrive in a leadership role, driving teams to achieve excellence? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Us?

• Lead & Influence – Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Delivery Directors and Programme Managers.
• Shape the Future – Own the planning strategy, ensuring successful project execution and continuous improvement.
• Develop & Inspire – Mentor and lead a team of planners, driving collaboration and best practices.
• Drive Efficiency – Identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time project delivery.
• Embrace Innovation – Leverage cutting-edge planning techniques like 4D and Time Chainage.
• Make an Impact – Support major infrastructure projects that benefit communities and the environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with @one Alliance and Anglian Water 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference? This is your chance to lead from the front, shaping the success of critical infrastructure projects and leaving a lasting impact. Join us and help build a better, more efficient future!

Apply Now and Be Part of Something Big!