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As MWH Treatment's service to its client, Thames Water, continues to flourish into AMP8, we are looking to strengthen our Planning team with a Senior Planner. Based in the Thames Water region, you will report directly to the Planning Manager.

Our programme of work, across a variety of water and wastewater schemes is expected to be in the region of £400M with work secured for the next 5 years.

Offering hybrid working conditions and competitive remuneration packages, at MWH Treatment (part of the RSK group) we strive to create and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes and our work provides a platform to allow our people to continue to master their subject and build fruitful and purposeful careers.

An excellent team working ethos is essential to fulfil the job role. Travel will be necessary within the Thames Water region to fulfil the operational support requirement of the business.

As our new Senior Planner, you'll take ownership of several project plans, drive the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. Leading, coaching and guiding more junior Planners, you'll be viewed as an approachable planning expert who is keen to pass on experience and knowledge to develop others and drive outperformance amongst the team.

• Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as required.
• Pro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes.
• Review and challenge supply chain programmes and ensure these are monitored and incorporated with the main project plan.
• Ensure planning standards are maintained and that the MWH Treatment planning procedures are adhered to, including but not limited to:
• Implementation of all required project and activity codes
• Baseline management
• Production of programme narrative for submission to client
• Schedule quality and integrity checks completed periodically.

Skills/Experience Required to be considered for this role:

• Significant experience of working on relevant projects within the Water Industry.
• Primavera P6 experience
• Leading collaborative planning processes, with the ability to interrogate drawings to implement efficient planning service to the business.
• Developing detailed claims programmes and implementing any contractual changes to the programme.
• Strong ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work in pressurised situations to tight deadlines.
• Adapt as required to meet project objectives.
• Innovative and supportive to other members of the teams to enhance the reputation of the planning team amongst the business.

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference. Our goal as an employer is to motivate and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex-veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

Packages include:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass, etc.