Planner

Planner – AMP8 Water Infrastructure Programme (Severn Trent Water)
(Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Circa £65,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity We are seeking a high-calibre Planner to join the Severn Trent Water AMP8 capital delivery programme. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of a portfolio of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, helping to improve network resilience, environmental performance, and customer service across the region.
Working within a collaborative project controls team, you will take ownership of planning and programme management activities across multiple projects, ensuring robust programme development, effective coordination, and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers long-term career prospects within one of the UK's largest regulated infrastructure investment programmes.
You will play a key role in driving programme performance, supporting project delivery teams, and providing strategic planning insight to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project programmes using Primavera P6.
Monitor programme performance through critical path analysis, float management, and progress reporting.
Work closely with project managers, design teams, commercial teams, and delivery partners to ensure programme alignment.
Identify programme risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and recovery plans where required.
Produce accurate forecasts, dashboards, and planning reports for project and client stakeholders.
Support project controls, change management, and schedule assurance activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes across the AMP8 programme. Requirements
Proven experience as a Planner within the water, utilities, civil engineering, or major infrastructure sectors.
Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 (or equivalent planning software).
Experience delivering multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects within regulated environments is desirable.
Good understanding of project controls, programme management, and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required. What's on Offer
Salary: Circa £65,000 (depending on experience).
Comprehensive benefits package.
Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to work on the Severn Trent Water AMP8 investment programme.
Long-term project pipeline and excellent career progression opportunities.
Collaborative, supportive working environment with exposure to major infrastructure delivery