Closing Date 2026-06-01 Capital Project Planner Location: Falmer (Hybrid, typically two days per week in the office. Some site visits may be required.) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum, depending on experience Plus competitive benefits including pension, annual leave, and flexible working options About the role Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on major infrastructure programmes? As a Capital Project Planner, you will be the subject matter expert for project scheduling. Using Primavera P6, you will develop, maintain, and assure programme schedules across our capital delivery portfolio. You will support live projects while also shaping programmes for the next AMP investment period. This gives you the opportunity to influence projects from early definition through to delivery. You will join a supportive Project Management Office (PMO). The team includes around 10 programme controllers working across Water and Wastewater capital projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure plans are realistic, robust, and deliverable. What you will be responsible for: Developing programme schedules using best practice work breakdown structures and Southern Water reporting standards Managing complex and interrelated project and programme schedules Analysing critical paths, trends, and schedule movements each month Producing baseline schedules to track progress against gateway milestones and regulatory outcomes Reviewing contractor programme submissions and recommending actions for acceptance Creating clear programme reports and insights to support informed business decisions Supporting improvements to planning tools, techniques, and reporting standards Coordinating with stakeholders to provide accurate and consistent programme information What you’ll bring to the role: Essential Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, or controls within a construction or infrastructure environment Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar enterprise planning software Experience working with NEC conditions of contract Ability to analyse schedule, resource, and cost data to identify risks and variances Confidence working within a Project Management Office or programme controls function Desirable Experience in the water or utilities sector Understanding of APM or PRINCE2 project management methodologies Degree qualification in a construction, engineering, or related discipline Completion of relevant professional development, such as Primavera P6 training Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional body Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation "At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need." If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself ) Our Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Additional information: In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.