Water Project Planner & Scheduler

Anglian Water Services; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private health care

Competitive pension scheme

Up to 26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Inclusion is for Everyone

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Planner to manage and optimise both scheduled and unplanned work across our water projects. You will create day-to-day schedules, collaborate with multiple teams, and ensure efficient resource use to meet service delivery targets.

You will balance workloads, monitor performance data, and drive improvements in planning processes while adhering to quality standards and regulatory requirements. This is a dynamic role with opportunities to grow within a leading utility.

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 our customer KPIs.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Gantt management

Stakeholder communication

Working under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Gantt management systems

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a Planner to manage and optimise both scheduled and unplanned work across our water projects. You will create day-to-day schedules, collaborate with multiple teams, and ensure efficient resource use to meet service delivery targets.

You will balance workloads, monitor performance data, and drive improvements in planning processes while adhering to quality standards and regulatory requirements. This is a dynamic role with opportunities to grow within a leading utility.