PMO Programme Planner

Severn Trent; South Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking an enthusiastic Programme Planner to join our Strategic Delivery Office. You will oversee integrated project schedules, champion planning standards, and proactively identify schedule risks, while collaborating with delivery, design and commercial teams across Midlands sites and UK travel.

With hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home) and a full UK driving licence, you’ll influence decisions and drive continuous improvement in complex capital programmes for

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning projects or programmes in a complex delivery environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Project
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools to communicate clearly and professionally
• Awareness of NEC clauses relevant to schedule submissions, including Compensation Events
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
• A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the confidence to make sound judgements in uncertain situations
• Confidence in translating technical planning information into clear, meaningful insights for non-planning stakeholders at all level
• A genuine passion for planning as a discipline and for continuous improvement
• Hold a full U.K driving licence

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing and reporting robust, integrated project and programme schedules
• Embedding and championing SDO planning policies, standards and best practice
• Proactively identifying, analysing and escalating Schedule risks, performance variances and change impacts
• Monitor and audit supplier schedules for compliance with Severn Trent procedures, collaborating with suppliers to maintain and promote schedule quality
• Work closely with delivery, commercial, and design teams throughout the full project lifecycle to ensure alignment, effective coordination, and successful outcomes.

Skills

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Microsoft Project

Stakeholder management

Schedule risk analysis

NEC clauses awareness

UK driving licence

Communication skills

Planning expertise

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Programme Planner!

At Severn Trent, we do more than deliver water. We protect the environment, support communities, and invest in sustainable infrastructure that will serve generations to come. Join our award-winning organisation and play a pivotal role in turning ambition into reality.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we’re united by a shared purpose: to innovate, challenge the status quo, and deliver better outcomes for our customers and communities. This is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful- and to see the real-world impact of your planning expertise.

Let’s Cut Straight to IT

We're looking for an Enthusiastic and motivated Programme Planner to join our Strategic Delivery Office (SDO).

As a trusted planning professional, you'll sit at the heart of programme delivery - working collaboratively with Delivery, Design, Commercial teams, and our supply chain partners. Your insight, analysis and foresight will directly influence decision‑making, helping leaders understand schedule risk and performance, which will help to successfully deliver complex capital programmes.

This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing clarity to complexity, has confidence in their planning expertise, and wants their work to genuinely influence outcomes.

Location and Travel

• Location: Raynesway (Derby), Shelton (Shrewsbury) hybrid working 3 days in Office and 2days WFH
• Travel: Occasional site visits across the Midlands (full UK driving licence required)

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Developing, managing and reporting robust, integrated project and programme schedules
• Embedding and championing SDO planning policies, standards and best practice
• Proactively identifying, analysing and escalating Schedule risks, performance variances and change impacts
• Monitor and audit supplier schedules for compliance with Severn Trent procedures, collaborating with suppliers to maintain and promote schedule quality
• Work closely with delivery, commercial, and design teams throughout the full project lifecycle to ensure alignment, effective coordination, and successful outcomes.

WHAT WE'ER LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience planning projects or programmes in a complex delivery environment
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Project
• Confidence using Microsoft Office tools to communicate clearly and professionally
• Awareness of NEC clauses relevant to schedule submissions, including Compensation Events
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
• A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with the confidence to make sound judgements in uncertain situations
• Confidence in translating technical planning information into clear, meaningful insights for non-planning stakeholders at all level
• A genuine passion for planning as a discipline and for continuous improvement
• Hold a full U.K driving licence

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How We'll Reward And Care For You

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You'll Get Being Part Of The Severn Trent Family

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based 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
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies and 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.