Planning Manager

Anglian Water's @one Alliance; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is seeking a Planning Manager to lead the project planning function for a major capital programme. You will own planning strategy, mentor planners, and work with Delivery Directors and Programme Managers to ensure on-time delivery and continuous improvement.

You will oversee robust plans, provide strategic resource insights, and communicate milestones to stakeholders while promoting a culture of safety and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning major projects, preferably in water or civil engineering.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes; leadership of planning teams.
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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.

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!