Water Operations Planner: Scheduling & Optimisation

awg; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private health care

Competitive pension

Up to 26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Inclusion is for Everyone

Job summary

Anglian Water in Lincoln is seeking a Planner to manage and optimise both scheduled and unplanned work across Water projects. You will create and implement day-to-day schedules, collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring optimal resource usage to meet service targets and improve efficiency.

The role requires experience in planning or scheduling, strong IT skills, and the ability to work under pressure while communicating clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a planning or scheduling role within utilities, construction, or similar industries.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in scheduling tools and Gantt management systems.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to ensure operational success.
• Clear communicator, able to share complex information with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise work schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities and operational capacity.
• Monitor and analyse performance data, adjusting plans as necessary to meet performance targets.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure tasks are prioritised and resources are effectively allocated.
• Manage and reduce downtime through efficient Gantt management and proactive coordination with Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with planning processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Co-ordinating, monitoring and responding to customer enquiries in-line with KPI’s.

Skills

IT skills

Gantt management

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Pressure management

Tools

Scheduling tools

Gantt software

Job description

Anglian Water in Lincoln is seeking a Planner to manage and optimise both scheduled and unplanned work across Water projects. You will create and implement day-to-day schedules, collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring optimal resource usage to meet service targets and improve efficiency.

The role requires experience in planning or scheduling, strong IT skills, and the ability to work under pressure while communicating clearly with stakeholders.