PMO Planner

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in Coventry is looking for a Project Planner to enhance their impactful projects. You will develop and manage project plans while adhering to company policies in a supportive team environment. Candidates should have experience in project scheduling, strong financial awareness, and excellent relationship-building skills. The role offers a diverse and inclusive culture, competitive benefits, including 28 days holiday, bonus schemes, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Access to award-winning training

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in scheduling project and programme plans.
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and report on project plans and schedules.
• Adhere to and implement SDO planning policies and procedures.
• Support resource management and report actual performance.

Skills

Scheduling project plans

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Financial and commercial awareness

Forward-thinking mindset

Job description

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Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Project Planner!

What do you get when you combine an innovative, award-winning water company with over 300 dedicated team members? Our Capital Delivery team, of course!

Our ambitious and groundbreaking projects (all 5000+ of them) tackle the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality. Be part of something that brings tangible benefits to our communities, health outcomes, and the environment.

Why This Role is Exciting:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in our communities and the environment.
• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that set new standards in the water industry and be at the forefront of technology innovation.
• Career Growth: Take on the biggest challenge of your career and grow with us.
• Supportive Team: Join a team that cares about making a positive impact and supports each other. We don’t just say this – our engagement scores are industry leading!

About the Role:

Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Project Planner to support our vitally important capital delivery teams. You can be based out of our Coventry, Raynesway, or Shelton office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and report on project plans and schedules.
• Adhere to and implement SDO planning policies and procedures.
• Support resource management and report actual performance and variance against plans.
• Monitor and audit supplier schedules to ensure compliance with Severn Trent’s procedures.
• Support the change control process by analysing proposals and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Become a key member of the project delivery team.

What You'll Bring:

• Relevant experience in scheduling project and programme plans.
• Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, as well as various Microsoft work packages.
• Strong understanding of project and contract management with excellent financial and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Forward-thinking and innovative mindset, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change.
• Ability to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity.
• You will need to be able to travel to various locations on the STW patch.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: We celebrate individuality and welcome people from all walks of life.
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year
• Career Development: Access award-winning training via our purpose built Academy to ensure you reach your potential.
• Community and Environmental Impact: Play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

What's Next:

We can’t wait to hear from you! Before you apply, make sure you have an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [e-mail].

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