Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd
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FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading contractor in the UK water sector for an experienced Senior Planner to join their team supporting major projects within the Anglian Water region.
This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional with experience in major infrastructure, water, utilities or civil engineering projects to play a key role in delivering critical programmes while leading and developing a team of planners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working and car allowance (role dependent)
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Company pension, life assurance, health insurance and private medical cover
- Employee benefits scheme including Cycle to Work, Kids Pass and retail discounts
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Work on major water infrastructure projects within a leading UK water contractor
Senior Planner Role
Join a Planning Team supporting the successful delivery of major projects within the Anglian Water framework.
- Lead and develop planning resources, driving a culture of planning excellence across project teams.
- Ensure project programmes remain on track by identifying risks, implementing mitigation measures and supporting successful project delivery.
- Provide clear and accurate project updates to key stakeholders through effective reporting and performance data.
- Work collaboratively with operational and delivery teams to improve programme performance and support project success.
- Play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client expectations.
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Senior Planner Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and manage detailed project plans and programmes.
- Provide strategic planning support to project teams, ensuring resources are aligned with programme objectives.
- Identify programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
- Monitor project progress and produce regular programme reports, highlighting key milestones and performance.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, communicating programme status and planning outcomes.
- Facilitate collaborative planning activities and promote best-practice planning methodologies.
- Drive accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement across project teams.
- Champion health, safety and wellbeing throughout all planning activities.
Senior Planner Requirements
- Proven planning experience on major infrastructure, utilities, water or civil engineering projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.
- Experience leading, mentoring or developing planning teams.
- Excellent programme management and project controls expertise.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to present complex programme information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- A proactive approach with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience within the water sector is highly desirable.
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Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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