Senior Planner

Avove Utilities; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Enhanced annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Avove is seeking a Senior Planner to join the Severn Trent Water framework, delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role involves shaping programme strategies, driving performance, and supporting essential services to local communities.

The position offers hybrid working in Derby or Birmingham, combining office and site attendance with home-based work. You will develop programmes using Primavera P6, manage risk, and mentor junior planners while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong planning experience in infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering.
• NEC experience would be advantageous.
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages.
• Excellent P6 skills and solid understanding of project controls.
• Experience working within construction.
• Ability to support and influence multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes using Primavera P6.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure robust planning across all stages.
• Provide guidance, challenge and insight to support successful project delivery.
• Track progress, identify risks and support mitigation planning.
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team.

Skills

Infrastructure planning

NEC experience

P6 skills

Project controls

Construction experience

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Planner to join our Severn Trent Water Framework

Location: Derby or Birmingham – This role offers hybrid working, combining office and site attendance with home-based working.

Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Company car/allowance enhanced annual leave entitlement, and a range of family-friendly policies and benefits.

Due to continued growth on our Severn Trent Water framework, we're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help shape programme strategies, drive project performance and support the delivery of essential services to local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project programmes using Primavera P6
• Work closely with project teams to ensure robust planning across all stages
• Provide guidance, challenge and insight to support successful project delivery
• Track progress, identify risks and support mitigation planning
• Support and mentor junior members of the planning team.

Skills and Experience

• Strong planning experience in infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering
• NEC experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages
• Excellent P6 skills and solid understanding of project controls
• Experience working within construction.
• Ability to support and influence multidisciplinary teams

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.

What’s in it for you?

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
• Avove Discount Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.

About Avove

Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.