Senior Planner

MWH Treatment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company in Scotland seeks a Senior Planner for their planning team. This role involves developing project plans, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive planning experience within the water industry and proven leadership skills to mentor junior planners. This permanent position offers opportunities for innovative problem-solving in a collaborative environment. Join us to make a significant impact on project delivery!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning within the water industry.
• Proven track record in managing a medium-sized planning team.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle.
• Identify risks and opportunities, monitor the critical path.
• Uphold planning standards and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Project planning

Team management

Primavera P6

Claims programme development

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Technical degree in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

MWH Treatment are looking to strengthen our planning team with a permanent Senior Planner. Based in our Scottish Water office, this role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. The Lead Planner will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the MWH planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures. As the team manager, you will mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. This position reports functionally to the Head of Planning while managing day-to-day activities in alignment with the local Scottish Water PMO office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure project plans comprehensively capture scope, resource requirements, and dependencies.
• Identify risks and opportunities, monitor the critical path, and advise the delivery team on potential changes.
• Uphold planning standards and ensure compliance with MWH Treatment procedures, including:
  • Implementation of project and activity codes
  • Baseline management
  • Production of programme narratives for client submission
  • Periodic schedule quality and integrity checks

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in planning within the water industry
• Proven track record in managing a medium-sized planning team
• Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6
• Strong leadership in collaborative planning processes, including: Schedule development from inception to completion
• Claims programme development and contractual programme adjustments
• Communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and team support

Desirable Qualifications

• A technical degree in a relevant field (preferred but not mandatory)