Project Planner - Water Sector

Murray McIntosh; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site parking

Company events

Personal development

Job summary

Murray McIntosh is recruiting a Project Planner for Water Sector projects, based in Coventry or Cornwall with hybrid working. You will develop and maintain customer-facing programmes, support continuous improvement and ensure project documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

You will work closely with Project Managers and a cross-functional team to monitor progress, manage risks, and produce reporting to enable informed decisions across major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Experience using MS Project or similar planning software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of NEC contract conditions.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and communicate project programmes to support delivery.
• Work with Project Managers and stakeholders to keep information accurate.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and help resolve risks.
• Produce planning information, reports and updates for decision-making.
• Ensure programmes show dates, milestones and risks.
• Maintain standardised programme formats and definitions.
• Provide planning, controls and PMO support as required.
• Maintain project, PMO and business documentation.
• Support PMO Manager with day-to-day PMO activities.
• Develop and improve project management processes, standards and reporting.
• Produce and maintain project, planning and PMO reports.
• Provide accurate reporting on project performance, risks and metrics.
• Support enhancement of reporting requirements and governance.

Skills

Project Planning

Project Scheduling

Project Controls

PMO

Programme Management

Project Coordination

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Reporting

Resource Planning

Microsoft Project

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Power Platform

ERP Systems

D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365

NEC Contracts

NEC3

NEC4

Contract Administration

Schedule Management

Change Control

Cost Control

Document Control

Water Industry

Water Treatment

Wastewater

Utilities

Infrastructure

Capital Projects

Engineering Projects

Construction

M&E Projects

Education

Tools

MS Project

Power BI

Microsoft Power Platform

D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Project Planner - Water Sector

Up to £40,000 + Benefits

Capital Projects | Coventry or Cornwall | Hybrid Working

About the Role

Working closely with Project Managers, the PMO Manager and a cross-functional planning team, you will develop and maintain customer-facing project programmes, support continuous improvement across the Projects function, and ensure project documentation remains accurate, controlled and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Controls

• Develop, maintain and communicate project programmes to support successful project delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure project information remains accurate and current.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues and support the timely resolution of risks affecting delivery.
• Produce project planning information, reports and programme updates to support decision-making.
• Ensure project programmes clearly identify contractual dates, key milestones and delivery risks.
• Maintain standardised and consistent programme formats and planning definitions.
• Provide planning, project controls and PMO support as required.

PMO & Reporting

• Maintain project, PMO and business documentation, ensuring records are accurate, controlled and accessible.
• Support the PMO Manager with day-to-day PMO activities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management processes, standards and reporting.
• Produce and maintain project, planning and PMO reports as required.
• Provide accurate reporting on project performance, progress, risks and key metrics.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of reporting requirements and project governance.

Key Principles

• Consistent and standardised project planning practices.
• Regular delivery of up-to-date project programmes to customers.
• Early identification and escalation of programme risks and issues.
• Strong collaboration with planning and project teams.
• Accurate, controlled and accessible project documentation.
• Continuous improvement of project management standards and processes.
• Maintenance of accurate information within project management and business systems.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a project environment and supporting successful project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Experience developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Experience using MS Project or similar planning software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of NEC contract conditions.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within a PMO, project controls or project planning environment.
• Power BI and Microsoft Power Platform experience.
• Experience working with business management or ERP systems.
• Broader Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Candidates from a range of experience levels will be considered, with training and development available for the right individual.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £40,000 per annum
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Sick pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Company events.
• Personal development and appraisal programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing project delivery team where you'll play a key role in supporting major infrastructure projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Project Controls
• PMO
• Programme Management
• Project Coordination
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Reporting
• Resource Planning
• Microsoft Project
• MS Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Project Management Software
• ERP Systems
• D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365
• NEC Contracts
• NEC3
• NEC4
• Contract Administration
• Programme Management
• Schedule Management
• Change Control
• Cost Control
• Document Control
• Water Industry
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater
• Utilities
• Infrastructure
• Capital Projects
• Engineering Projects
• Construction
• M&E Projects