Project Planner - Water Industry

ICE Recruit; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life assu​r​

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is looking for an experienced Project Planner to join our Major Projects Delivery team in the UK. Based at Reading or Glasgow, you will develop and maintain detailed schedules across water sector D&C, track progress, and mitigate risks to keep projects on time and on budget.

The role blends office and home/office hybrid working, with collaboration across national teams. You will lead planning activities, work with project managers and engineers, and mentor junior planners.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects & programmes using Primavera P6 and other scheduling tools.
• Ability to lead programmes autonomously with value through consulting.
• Comfort collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Track progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks to delivery on time and on budget.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders across the team.
• Support pre-construction, design and delivery phases with effective planning.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Stantec's continued success in delivering for the UK's leading utility providers and major infrastructure developers has created an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner to join our growing Major Projects Delivery team.

This is more than a job; it's a chance to make a real impact on your community. By helping to deliver critical environmental and infrastructure improvements, you'll play a key role in shaping a sustainable future.

We are looking for an experienced planner to collaborate with a national team, taking on a variety of projects, primarily within water sector Design & Construction (D&C). As a Project Planner, you will be instrumental in all project phases—from pre-construction and design to final delivery. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, tracking progress, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

This role will be based at our offices in Reading or Glasgow, with hybrid working allowing for a great work-life balance.

You will be joining a collaborative, supportive team, working closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. At Stantec, we are committed to our people. With ambitious growth plans, your career trajectory will be supported by a wealth of development opportunities across our diverse business, extending beyond the water sector.

See the following link for more information on our work in the Water sector:Water

About You

You will be highly skilled in managing complex projects & programmes using Primavera P6 and have the ability to lead programmes autonomously providing value through consulting. You will be happy working collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders and have the capability to share your knowledge and mentor less experienced colleagues. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Experience managing change within D&C in P6 in accordance with the contract and client requirements




• Solid understanding of D&C sequencing and interfaces




• Familiarity with NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts




• Previous experience in the water sector is beneficial but not essential

If you're passionate about being a part of major projects, and making a tangible impact, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Please note that we are not offering Visa Sponsorship for this role and applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

WHY JOIN US

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

• We put people first:We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.




• We are driven to achieve:Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.




• We do what is right:Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.



• Growth:We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!



• Great Benefits:Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.




• Hybrid / Flexible working:Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.