Position: Planner Location: Peterborough, Norwich or Lincoln with hybrid working available Salary: 50-60k (Neg DOE) plus car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Working within a Framework JV made up of seven partner companies and their extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. You will take ownership of the project plan, drive the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. Leading, coaching and guiding a small team of more junior planners, you'll be viewed as an approachable planning expert who is keen to pass on experience and knowledge to develop others and drive outperformance amongst the team. Responsibilities: Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the Delivery Team in accordance with Alliance requirements ensuring methodology is consistently followed Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as required Pro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes Develop 4D animations of the project plan to aid digital rehearsal of the project construction. Design and implement effective and value- added communication plans ensuring relevant teams and individuals are clear and buy into the strategy and approach Ensure planning standards are maintained across the Alliance and published processes are adhered to. Appreciate and uphold the Health & Safety standards in all planning processes Experience: Demonstrable experience of working on relevant projects within the civil engineering or construction sectors, preferably in the Water Industry. P6 experience. Experience of leading collaborative planning processes, with the ability to interrogate/take information from drawings to implement efficient planning service to the business. Ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences whilst working in a pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial. Able to adapt as required to meet project objectives, you will be innovative and supportive to other member of the teams. Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc Key Words: Planning Engineer Planner Project Planner Senior Planner Senior Planning Engineer Senior Project Planner Construction Project Programmes P6 Programmes Project Delivery Project Plans Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Sewage Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Highways Power Energy Nuclear Energy from Waste Rail Infrastructure Primavera P6 Severn Trent Water Anglian Water Thames Water Staffordshire Water Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8 NEC
25/02/2026
Full time
Position: Planner Location: Peterborough, Norwich or Lincoln with hybrid working available Salary: 50-60k (Neg DOE) plus car/allowance and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: Working within a Framework JV made up of seven partner companies and their extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme. You will take ownership of the project plan, drive the project team to deliver to the plan and challenge any delay and deviation. Leading, coaching and guiding a small team of more junior planners, you'll be viewed as an approachable planning expert who is keen to pass on experience and knowledge to develop others and drive outperformance amongst the team. Responsibilities: Collaboratively develop and maintain robust detailed project plans for the Delivery Team in accordance with Alliance requirements ensuring methodology is consistently followed Ensure project plans capture the full project scope and resources are considered and loaded as required Pro-actively identify opportunities and risks in the plan and monitor the critical path and key milestones, advising the delivery team on any potential changes Develop 4D animations of the project plan to aid digital rehearsal of the project construction. Design and implement effective and value- added communication plans ensuring relevant teams and individuals are clear and buy into the strategy and approach Ensure planning standards are maintained across the Alliance and published processes are adhered to. Appreciate and uphold the Health & Safety standards in all planning processes Experience: Demonstrable experience of working on relevant projects within the civil engineering or construction sectors, preferably in the Water Industry. P6 experience. Experience of leading collaborative planning processes, with the ability to interrogate/take information from drawings to implement efficient planning service to the business. Ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences whilst working in a pressurised situations to tight deadlines will be crucial. Able to adapt as required to meet project objectives, you will be innovative and supportive to other member of the teams. Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc Key Words: Planning Engineer Planner Project Planner Senior Planner Senior Planning Engineer Senior Project Planner Construction Project Programmes P6 Programmes Project Delivery Project Plans Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Sewage Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Highways Power Energy Nuclear Energy from Waste Rail Infrastructure Primavera P6 Severn Trent Water Anglian Water Thames Water Staffordshire Water Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8 NEC
Position: Senior Planner Location: Peterborough, Norwich or Lincoln with hybrid working available Salary Guide: 60-70k (neg DOE), car/allowance, and excellent benefits Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects for Anglian Water through Alliance. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Planning team with a Senior Planner for the Anglian Water Region. Whilst leading and developing a team towards planning excellence, you'll ensure the project plan and programme are kept on track with any mitigating circumstances successfully overcome. By using your knowledge and expertise in planning, you'll build the trust and confidence of key stakeholder by delivering project updates backed up by value- added data which can contribute to delivery improvements as they progress. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned Alliance and Anglian Water standards. Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation. Communicate key project milestones and progress to stakeholders. Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all planning activities. Experience: Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector. Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes. Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams. Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making. Knowledge of the NEC contract and programme requirements. Good understanding of Construction, Civil Engineering and M&E activity. Minimum 5 years planning experience. Possess sound understanding of planning skills and programming. Excellent written contractual communication. Excellent verbal communication. Excellent knowledge of planning systems. Good coaching and leadership skills. Strong commercial awareness. Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position) Bonus (subject to role and level of position) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc Key Words: Planning Engineer Planner Project Planner Senior Planner Senior Planning Engineer Senior Project Planner Construction Project Programmes P6 Programmes Project Delivery Project Plans Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Sewage Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Highways Power Energy Nuclear Energy from Waste Rail Infrastructure Primavera P6 Severn Trent Water Anglian Water Thames Water Staffordshire Water Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8 NEC
25/02/2026
Full time
Position: Senior Planner Location: Peterborough, Norwich or Lincoln with hybrid working available Salary Guide: 60-70k (neg DOE), car/allowance, and excellent benefits Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects for Anglian Water through Alliance. The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their Planning team with a Senior Planner for the Anglian Water Region. Whilst leading and developing a team towards planning excellence, you'll ensure the project plan and programme are kept on track with any mitigating circumstances successfully overcome. By using your knowledge and expertise in planning, you'll build the trust and confidence of key stakeholder by delivering project updates backed up by value- added data which can contribute to delivery improvements as they progress. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned Alliance and Anglian Water standards. Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation. Communicate key project milestones and progress to stakeholders. Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all planning activities. Experience: Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector. Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes. Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams. Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making. Knowledge of the NEC contract and programme requirements. Good understanding of Construction, Civil Engineering and M&E activity. Minimum 5 years planning experience. Possess sound understanding of planning skills and programming. Excellent written contractual communication. Excellent verbal communication. Excellent knowledge of planning systems. Good coaching and leadership skills. Strong commercial awareness. Package includes: A competitive salary Car/car allowance (subject to role and level of position) Bonus (subject to role and level of position) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc Key Words: Planning Engineer Planner Project Planner Senior Planner Senior Planning Engineer Senior Project Planner Construction Project Programmes P6 Programmes Project Delivery Project Plans Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Sewage Wastewater Waste Water Utilities Highways Power Energy Nuclear Energy from Waste Rail Infrastructure Primavera P6 Severn Trent Water Anglian Water Thames Water Staffordshire Water Veolia AMP 7 AMP 8 NEC
