Project Planner - Water Sector

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Planner to join their Major Projects Delivery team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects in the water sector, utilizing Primavera P6 to develop and maintain project schedules. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery. With hybrid working arrangements, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful infrastructure improvements. If you are passionate about project management and eager to make a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing complex projects using Primavera P6.
• Experience in the UK water industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Track progress and identify potential delays proactively.

Skills

Primavera P6

Project Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

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Our continued success in delivering for many of the UK’s leading utility providers and major infrastructure developers is bringing significant growth across our team. If you care about your community and want to be involved in delivering improvements to the environment and infrastructure, then we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner to join our Major Projects Delivery team.

We are currently seeking a Project Planner with experience in Primavera P6 to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects across different technical disciplines, primarily focusing on water sector projects. The role can be based in any Stantec UK office, with hybrid working arrangements allowing a mix of in-office and remote work.

As a Project Planner, you will develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, track progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions proactively. You will also use your experience to identify and mitigate risks that could impact the project timeline.

You will join a growing, collaborative team working alongside project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Stantec has ambitious growth plans, offering many development opportunities within the Water sector and beyond.

For more information on our work in the Water sector, see the following link: Water

About You

You should have a proven track record of managing complex projects and programs using Primavera P6, with prior experience or understanding of the UK water industry being advantageous. You should be comfortable working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and capable of sharing your knowledge and mentoring less experienced colleagues. Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Experience managing complex programs with Primavera P6
• Ability to manage changes in P6 in line with contractual and client requirements
• A solid understanding of design and construction sequencing
• Familiarity with NEC 3 and NEC 4 contracts

Our Team

Joining our Major Projects team means becoming part of a community passionate about delivering quality services to our clients and their customers. Our roles vary between clients, so we seek individuals who can:

• Adapt to different working environments
• Proactively provide project planning solutions
• Collaborate effectively within teams to achieve outstanding results

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About Stantec

Stantec is a global community of over 31,000 employees across more than 450 locations on 6 continents. We have been serving clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities worldwide.

Our teams deliver effective solutions, translating client visions into actionable plans, designs, and project management strategies based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while aiming for a fairer, better future, supporting clean growth, economic transformation, and future community needs.

Stantec is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We ensure compliance with applicable laws and promote equitable employment practices.

We believe building an inclusive, inspiring work environment that attracts and develops top talent is key to our success. If you’re excited about this role but feel your experience isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec, we are dedicated to supporting you throughout the recruitment process and making it accessible. If you need assistance or adjustments, please contact [emailprotected], and we will discuss how to support you.