Planning Manager/Senior Planning Manager

MWH Treatment Limited; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead their Planning Team. This role involves creating high-quality project programmes using Primavera P6, mentoring team members, and providing technical expertise. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project planning and strong analytical skills. This company promotes a collaborative work environment and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive Project Planning experience required.
• Experience using Primavera P6 and MS Project necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering high quality programmes.
• Create detailed Primavera P6 programmes for projects.
• Manage and mentor the planning team effectively.

Skills

Project Planning experience

Technical capabilities using Primavera P6

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Job description

MWH Treatment are in a period of significant growth and we are looking to enhance our Programme Team with the recruitment of a SeniorPlanning Managerfor our Thames region.

This role will primary be responsible for leading, mentoring and inspiring the Planning Team, whilst being the technical expert that enhances the team’s skillset and leads by example in creating high-quality project programmes.

Role Responsibilities

• Directly supporting Project Managers and Project Teams across the business to deliver high quality programmes that support efficient project delivery.
• Creating detailed Primavera P6 programmes that meet the requirements of our projects whilst developing P6 templates that meet our client’s expectations.
• Developing and maintaining project plans through reliable project management methodologies withassurance of baseline scheduling.
• Line Management of the planning team including workload balancing, mentoring and developing team members.
• Providing technical expertise to the team in Primavera P6, MS Project and related project planning activities.
• Develop project, programme and framework level reporting to enhance the information and intelligence available for business planning using PowerBI and related software.

Essential Experience

• Extensive Project Planning experience.
• Technical capabilities using Primavera P6 and MS ProjectStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and control project deviations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Appropriate professional qualifications and certificationsExperience using Power BI and/or similar project reporting software.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Academic qualifications in a construction or infrastructure related subject.
• Infrastructure and/or water industry experience.
• Personnel line management experience.
• Project management and project delivery experience.
• Experience in a consultancy or a client facing environment.