Senior PMO Planner

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK seeks a Senior Planner to manage project plans for complex capital projects. You will contribute to significant projects that improve community infrastructure and the environment. The ideal candidate has a degree, understands project management, and possesses strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience in scheduling complex projects >£5m.
• Strong understanding of project and contract management.
• Forward-thinking and innovative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans for complex capital projects.
• Adhere to PMO planning policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching to junior planners.

Skills

Scheduling project and programme plans

Managing compensation events

Excellent stakeholder management

Financial and commercial awareness

Expert knowledge of Primavera P6

Education

Degree level qualification

Formal project management qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Oracle Primavera Cloud

Microsoft Project

Job description

Sitting within the PMO function of our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for a Senior Planner to organise, develop, manage, and report on project plans and schedules on behalf of the programme delivery teams. You can be based out of our Coventry, Raynesway, or Shelton office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and report on project plans and schedules, supporting on complex capital projects >£5m per project
• Adhere to and implement PMO planning policies and procedures.
• Provide coaching and development to junior planners
• Support resource management and report actual performance and variance against plans.
• Monitor and audit supplier schedules to ensure compliance with Severn Trent's procedures.
• Develop recovery schedules and contingency plans.
• Carry out detailed analysis of the project critical path and identify activities that could hinder timely delivery.
• You will need to be able to travel to various locations across the STW patch.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified to degree level with a formal project management qualification.
• Significant experience in scheduling project and programme plans, particularly with NEC contracts and experience of working on complex projects >£5m per project.
• Excellent knowledge in managing compensation events, Extension of time EOT and delay analysis, Earned value management.
• Expert working knowledge of planning software such as Primavera P6, OPC (Oracle primavera cloud), and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project and contract management with excellent financial and commercial awareness.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Forward-thinking and innovative mindset, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change.

What do you get when you combine an innovative, award-winning water company with over 300 dedicated team members? Our Capital Delivery team, of course! Our ambitious and groundbreaking projects (all 5000+ of them) tackle the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality. Be part of something that brings tangible benefits to our communities, health outcomes, and the environment. Why this Role is exciting: Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in our communities and the environment. Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge initiatives that set new standards in the water industry and be at the forefront of technology innovation Career Growth: Take on the biggest challenge of your career and grow with us. Supportive Team: Join a team that cares about making a positive impact and supports each other. We don't just say this - our engagement scores are industry leading!

Diversity and Inclusive Culture

• We celebrate individuality and welcome people from all walks of life.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year