About the role
We are part of the Anglian Water @one Alliance, a collaborative organisation delivering large‑scale water projects. The Senior Planner will be responsible for meticulous planning and coordination to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead collaborative digital planning and production meetings to ensure clarity of requirements and expectations.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans in accordance with @one and AW requirements.
- Liaise with delivery teams to ensure consistency in methodology and outputs.
- Proactively identify opportunities and risks and explore mitigation strategies.
- Develop 4D animations of project plans to aid in digital rehearsal of construction.
- Gather progress information and communicate effects on key dates, challenging the team to deliver on time.
- Attend site regularly to gather programme update information.
- Communicate critical paths and key activities in team meetings.
- Advise the team on priorities to prevent activities from becoming critical.
- Attend meetings as required and provide project‑specific reports as needed.
- Maintain planning standards across @one and adhere to published processes.
- Ensure integrity of project plans and actively participate in driving best practices.
- Ensure alignment between plans and cost forecasts.
A Little Bit About Your Skills, Experience and Behaviours
- Minimum five years of experience in large‑scale projects within the Civil Engineering sector, preferably in the Water Industry.
- Essential experience with P6 (Primavera).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage complex project plans effectively.
- Commitment to health and safety principles.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
- Competitive pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
- Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
- Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
- Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
- We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident employer and a Real Living Wage Employer. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for all colleagues, respecting the contributions that individuals can bring to Sweco.
