Senior Planner - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

JN Bentley Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an experienced Planner to deliver programmes for major water, energy and environment projects across the UK. You will develop detailed schedules, monitor progress, and identify risks with mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

You will coordinate with design, operations, and commercial teams, produce management reports, and ensure adherence to NEC/JCT contracts and milestones. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience on large-scale projects within the water sector.
• Proven programme planning experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT, or other standard forms of contract.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project (or equivalent).
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites within the region.
• Professional membership (e.g., APM, CIOB, ICE) is advantageous.
• Experience of working in an Enterprise/Alliance arrangement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed construction programmes using planning software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and update regularly.
• Identify risks, delays, and opportunities, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with operational, design and commercial staff and subcontractors.
• Produce progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts for management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project milestones.
• Support tender planning and bid submissions with realistic programme schedules.
• Maintain records of programme changes and justifications.
• Involvement with collaborative planning.

Skills

Programme planning

Construction sequencing

Contract knowledge

Primavera P6

MS Project

4D planning

Team coordination

Report to management

Site travel

Professional membership

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

4D planning tools

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking an experienced Planner to deliver programmes for major water, energy and environment projects across the UK. You will develop detailed schedules, monitor progress, and identify risks with mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

You will coordinate with design, operations, and commercial teams, produce management reports, and ensure adherence to NEC/JCT contracts and milestones. A valid driving licence and willingness to travel are required.