General information
City/town: Peterborough Job field: Construction External closing date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6154
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Infrastructure OU based in Peterborough in where we are responsible for bringing design, build and refurbishment excellence to complex civil engineering projects nationwide – combining technical expertise with a passion for creating lasting value for people and places.
We are currently looking for a Planning Manager for Anglian Water who will lead the site planning team to develop programmes that accurately describe the way the project will be delivered, that manages time risk and that the project team and customer can trust.
As the Planning Manager, you will:
1. Develop the planning approach for a project taking into account both our customers and Skanska’s planning requirements.
2. Establish the project level collaborative planning approach to drive engagement of the whole project team with the programme.
3. Interrogate the programme and identify areas for improvements, risk reduction and potential issues across the whole project.
4. Work with project controls team to develop planning reporting for the project.
5. Monitor the programme to identify both positive and negative trends across the project and develop strategies to either exploit or mitigate these trends.
We are looking for:
6. Significant planning experience with a Tier 1 infrastructure contractor. Experience of various methods of planning and planning software.
7. Understanding of the construction market, all stages of a project, methods of construction, plant, equipment and labour requirements.
8. Technical knowledge of construction techniques, principles and best practices probably developed through both formal education (degree / HNC/HNC in Civil Engineering / Construction) and practical experience (site management with an infrastructure contractor).
9. Understanding of the impacts of various forms of contract on time and how to manage that within the programme
What we offer:
10. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
11. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
12. Professional development
13. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.