Avove Utilities
Senior Planner

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Senior Planner - Severn Trent Water Framework
Location
Derby or Birmingham – This role offers hybrid working, combining office and site attendance with home-based working.
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000 Depending on experience
Benefits
Company car/allowance, enhanced annual leave entitlement, and a range of family-friendly policies and benefits.
About the Role
Due to continued growth on our Severn Trent Water framework, we're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help shape programme strategies, drive project performance and support the delivery of essential services to local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage project programmes using Primavera P6
- Work closely with project teams to ensure robust planning across all stages
- Provide guidance, challenge and insight to support successful project delivery
- Track progress, identify risks and support mitigation planning
- Support and mentor junior members of the planning team
Skills and Experience
- Strong planning experience in infrastructure, utilities or civil engineering
- NEC experience would be advantageous
- Proficient in using Microsoft packages
- Excellent P6 skills and solid understanding of project controls
- Experience working within construction
- Ability to support and influence multidisciplinary teams
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What’s in it for you?
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company car or allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
- Avove Discount Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- Volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising
Why join Avove?
At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.


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About Avove
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.
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