Project Planner - Water Industry

Stantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Project Planner to join their Major Projects Delivery team. In this role, you will oversee project phases from pre-construction to final delivery, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion. Strong expertise in Primavera P6, project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders are essential. Experience in the water sector is a plus but not mandatory. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on community infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing change within D&C in P6 according to contract 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Track progress and identify risks proactively.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Skills

Managing complex projects

Primavera P6

Collaboration with stakeholders

Mentoring less experienced colleagues

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Planner - Water Industry

Stantec, Manchester

£55,786 per year - estimated ?

NEW

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 the community by delivering critical environmental and infrastructure improvements.

About the Role

As a Project Planner, you will be instrumental in all project phases—from pre‑construction and design to final delivery. You will develop and maintain detailed project schedules, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

You will work across the region on programmes such as Yorkshire Water’s Storm Overflow Alliance, United Utilities’ Design Development Partnership, and Northumbrian Water’s Strategic Technical Partnership. The role can be based from any of our offices in Leeds, Manchester, Warrington, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.

About You

You will be highly skilled in managing complex projects and 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.

• 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

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have served our UK clients for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering, and managing the infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valuable consents, deliverable plans, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent. If you are excited by this role but worry about your experience, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

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ReqID: 8197