MWH Treatment are looking to strengthen our planning team with a permanent Senior Planner. Based in our Scottish Water office, this role combines project planning responsibilities with the management of the local planning team. The Lead Planner will take ownership of one or more project plans, ensuring the project team delivers according to schedule while addressing any delays or deviations. You will also support the MWH planning function in implementing industry-leading planning processes and procedures.
As the team manager, you will mentor and guide junior planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. This position reports functionally to the Head of Planning while managing day-to-day activities in alignment with the local Scottish Water PMO office.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle.
2. Ensure project plans comprehensively capture scope, resource requirements, and dependencies.
3. Identify risks and opportunities, monitor the critical path, and advise the delivery team on potential changes.
4. Uphold planning standards and ensure compliance with MWH Treatment procedures, including: Implementation of project and activity codes Baseline management Production of programme narratives for client submission Periodic schedule quality and integrity checks