Programme Planner - Havant Thicket

Portsmouth Water; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in Havant seeks a Programme Planner to support project governance and planning. Responsibilities include coordinating an integrated master programme and tracking project progress. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Primavera, strong organizational skills, and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Non-contractual bonus up to 6%

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Life assurance scheme

Confidential mental health support

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Exclusive discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience.
• A valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and coordination of the integrated master programme.
• Maintain schedule accuracy by tracking individual project progress.
• Prepare monthly updates and risk reports.

Skills

Familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera)

Clear communication skills

Strong organization skills

Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams

Awareness of risk management

Tools

Primavera

ERP systems

Contract management tools

Job description

Overview

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Are you ready to help shape the future of water services in Portsmouth? We’re looking for a Programme Planner to support clear project governance, encourage thoughtful risk management, and guide the effective planning and coordination of our project programme. This is a chance to contribute meaningfully to a vital sector, working in an inclusive and supportive team that values collaboration and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation, coordination, and care of the integrated master programme
• Nurture progress tracking of individual projects, identifying key areas and reviewing forecasts and milestones to maintain schedule accuracy and support well-informed decisions
• Share and present information in an accessible way to enable teams to confidently oversee their areas, including reviewing contractor-submitted programmes under the NEC contract
• Reflect on baselines, explore alternative scenarios, and suggest responsive plans
• Connect and align contractor programmes
• Contribute to the QRSA process
• Prepare monthly updates, including programme and risk reports, and gather insights from across the team
• Alongside the Senior Quantity Surveyor (Risk and Cost), support the change process to help preserve the balance of project schedule, risk, and cost

Requirements

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• Familiarity with scheduling tools (Primavera is essential)
• Experience reviewing NEC contractor programmes is helpful
• Clear and empathetic communication skills
• Strong sense of organisation and self-direction
• Ability to thoughtfully review and write progress summaries, meeting notes, and decision-support documents
• Comfortable using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams
• Awareness of risk management (Monte Carlo analysis is a plus). Experience with ERP systems and contract management tools is beneficial
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• A valid driver’s licence; all applicants will take part in our driver assessment

Working Arrangements

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Application

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. Please be aware the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What Portsmouth Water Can Offer

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

• Holidays Made Better — 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A Pension That Works for You — generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15%
• Performance Pays Off — non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of basic salary
• Family Comes First — enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay
• Peace of Mind — life assurance scheme with a 4x salary lump sum
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support — confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7, virtual GP service (8am–10pm, 7 days a week) with HealthHero app
• Additional Support — Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• PW Perks — exclusive discounts and benefits (Electric Vehicle Scheme after 1 year, Cycle to Work, Health Cash Plan, and more)