Our Tier 1 Water contractor client is seeking a Senior Planner with an engineering background to join their Hampton team in West London on a permanent basis. The client is looking to strengthen their Planning team with a Senior Planner for the Thames Water region. You will provide services to ensure that project plans have achievable timescales and are accurately monitored and updated. As new Senior Planner, you'll 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 Collaborate effectively to develop and maintain comprehensive, detailed project plans covering the full project lifecycle. Ensure project plans accurately capture the complete project scope, with resources appropriately considered and allocated as needed. Lead collaborative planning workshops. Proactively identify opportunities and risks within the project plan, monitoring the critical path and key milestones, and providing advice to the delivery team on potential adjustments. Review and challenge supply chain programs, ensuring their integration and alignment with the main project plan. Uphold planning standards and comply with the client planning proce...