Senior Planner - @One Alliance

JN Bentley; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the civil engineering and water sector is seeking a Senior Planner to join their dynamic team. You will ensure successful project delivery through meticulous planning and coordination. The role involves developing project plans, managing risks, and collaborating closely with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience and be proficient in P6.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in large-scale civil engineering projects, preferably in the Water Industry.
• Essential experience with P6 (Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborative digital planning and production meetings.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Communicate critical paths and key activities in team meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

P6 (Primavera)

Job description

Job Advert

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Planner to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities

What will you be doing as our new Senior Planner?

As a Senior Planner with @one Alliance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects through meticulous planning and coordination. You will work within an integrated project delivery team, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to develop and maintain accurate and robust project plans. Your expertise will be instrumental in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks while maximizing opportunities for project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and Monitor Plans:

• Lead collaborative digital planning and production meetings to ensure clarity of requirements and expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans in accordance with @one and AW requirements.
• Liaise with delivery teams to ensure consistency in methodology and outputs.
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks and explore mitigation strategies.
• Develop 4D animations of project plans to aid in digital rehearsal of construction.
• Gather progress information and communicate effects on key dates, challenging the team to deliver on time.

Communication of Plans:

• Attend site regularly to gather program update information.
• Communicate critical paths and key activities in team meetings.
• Advise the team on priorities to prevent activities from becoming critical.
• Attend meetings as required and provide project-specific reports as needed.

Quality of Plans:

• Maintain planning standards across @one and adhere to published processes.
• Ensure integrity of project plans and actively participate in driving best practices.
• Ensure alignment between plans and cost forecasts.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….

• Minimum five years of experience in large-scale projects within the Civil Engineering sector, preferably in the Water Industry.
• Essential experience with P6 (Primavera).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage complex project plans effectively.
• Commitment to health and safety principles.

At @one Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

JN Bentley Benefits to be found on the booklet attached.