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PMO Planner
PMO Project Planner – SRO RAPID & Major Projects Programme
We’re more than just a water company. Our dedication drives positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll:
- Work with the latest technologies in forward-thinking projects
- Help enhance and protect national infrastructure
- Turn challenges into opportunities for a better future
With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we’re seeking brilliant, passionate innovators ready to shape the future of water infrastructure.
About the Role
We’re looking for a talented PMO Project Planner to play a pivotal role in delivering our SRO RAPID and Major Projects programme, shaping nationally significant water infrastructure for the future.
As part of a high-performing PMO, you’ll:
- Develop, integrate, and oversee project and programme plans
- Provide the insight and control needed to keep complex projects on track
- Deliver against critical business objectives
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll collaborate with:
- Project Delivery teams
- SRO Technical specialists
- External partners
Location: Head Office in Coventry | Hours: 37 hours per week.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain integrated project and programme schedules for SRO Major Projects, including critical path, recovery, and contingency planning
- Embed PMO planning standards, governance, and controls across complex, multi-supplier environments
- Align supplier schedules into a single, integrated master programme to support RAPID-regulated schemes
- Monitor performance against plan, analyse variances, and proactively identify risks to milestones and critical paths
- Produce clear, tailored reporting (graphical, written, data-driven) for project/programme/portfolio decision-making
- Support resource planning, change control, and impact assessments, identifying risks and opportunities
- Ensure alignment with RAPID/Ofwat Major Projects gate requirements and governance
What We’re Looking For
We need someone with:
- Proven experience in project and programme planning within a PMO environment
- Strong expertise in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
- Advanced Excel skills with experience in analysis and reporting
- Experience in fast-paced, complex programmes or major projects
- A confident communicator who can challenge teams and suppliers constructively
- Good understanding of project controls, scheduling, and commercial awareness
- A full UK driving licence
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Why Join Severn Trent?
Building a career here, isn’t just a job—it’s a move towards creating a better future. With:
🔹 28 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year) 🔹 Annual bonus (up to £2,250 based on company performance) 🔹 Award-winning pension scheme (we double your contributions up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%) 🔹 Sharesave (buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate) 🔹 Dedicated training & development (州 Academy) 🔹 Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 🔹 Family-friendly policies + 2 volunteering days per year
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