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Senior Planner
Senior Planner – Fareham, Hampshire
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Role Overview
Within Southern Water Frameworks under the Water and Wastewater Non-Infrastructure Engineering and Construction division, a Senior Planner opportunity has arisen.
This role supports the delivery of projects within the South Coast frameworks, ideally for candidates based in the South East with flexibility to travel across multiple sites.
Experience should include projects in water and wastewater treatment schemes, though experience in civil engineering (highways, rail, aviation) may also be suitable.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project programmes across:
- Prequalification
- Tender stages
- Delivery phases
- Create schedules using MSP/Primavera P6, including:
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Milestones
- Resource planning
- Collaborate with bid teams, designers, contractors, and suppliers to align and optimise delivery programmes
- Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities, including value engineering exercise considerations
- Monitor progress using methods such as:
- Critical Path Method (CPM)
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Analyse performance against baselines and update plans as needed
- Generate reports, forecasts, and planning outputs
- Support change management, ensuring alignment with project objectives
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Essential Requirements
- Experience in civil engineering sectors, with preference for water/именwaste industries
- Track record delivering large or multiple concurrent projects
- Proficiency in planning tools (MSP/Primavera P6) and project control methods
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage schedules, dependencies, and project risks
- Professional qualification (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS) is a strong differentiator
Nice-to-Haves
- Relevant CSCS certification
- Adaptability for travel across sites in the Southeast region
Not an exhaustive list. Full job details available upon request.
Why Join Galliford Try?
A global leader in infrastructure with £3.8+ billion annual order book, we empower teams to deliver transformational projects while fostering growth and Wellbeing.
Our Values
- Delivering excellence, supporting communities through infrastructure
- Passionate commitment to essential services
- Integrity, standing by ethical standards
- Collaborative focus, co-shaping lasting value from clients to supply chain
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Be Well Programme
- Discounted products, mental/physical health support
- Tailored training and Push to Potential career frameworks
Flexible Work Enablement
- Site and office flexibility to match your pace of work
Benefits Package
Galliford Try balances salaries with world-class support:
✅ Progression enhancement: Purchasable holiday days ✅ TRG discounts: From retail to technology ✅ Cycle to Work Scheme ✅ Auto-enrolled, 5% matched pension ✅ Save-as-you-earn (SAYE) share plan ✅ Private medical schemes and 24/7 EAP ✅ Yearly membership with a chosen professional association
How to Apply
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We’ve set asides Disability Confident commitments. If relevant, contact the Resourcing Partner during outreach for interview adjustments.
For full details, contact: Charlotte Gornall charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk
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