Senior Planner Water

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner to join a respected planning team focused on delivering water infrastructure projects. The role involves developing, managing, and maintaining detailed, compliant project programmes from tender stage through to project completion. You will lead collaborative planning workshops, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure programmes align with contract requirements and client expectations. The Senior Planner will monitor progress, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear communication of programme performance to stakeholders. Mentoring junior planners and supporting continuous improvement of planning processes will also be key responsibilities. This role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Skills
Extensive experience in water industry project planning
Advanced Primavera P6 expertise
Strong knowledge of contract requirements and tender documentation interpretation
Ability to develop and maintain compliant, realistic project programmes
Experience leading collaborative planning workshops and multi-disciplinary engagement
Critical path analysis and earned value management
Risk identification, mitigation, and opportunity management within programmes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Mentoring and leadership of junior planners
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
Primavera P6
Microsoft Project
Certifications & Standards
Knowledge of NEC and other relevant contract forms advantageous
Understanding of programme compliance with planning procedures and guidance
Technical degree or relevant experience in a related field preferred