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Position: Lead Planner
Location: Derby with hybrid working available
Salary: 65-70k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package
Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.
The Role: Our client is looking to strengthen their planning team with a permanent Framework Lead Planner. Based in the Derby area, 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 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 Severn Trent PMO office.
Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed project plans across the full project lifecycle.
Ensure project plans comprehensively capture scope, resource requirements, and dependencies.
Identify risks and opportunities, monitor the critical path, and advise the delivery team on potential changes.
Uphold planning standards and ensure compliance with company procedures, including:
Implementation of project and activity codes
Baseline management
Production of programme narratives for client submission
Periodic schedule quality and integrity checks
Experience: Extensive experience in planning within the water industry.
Proven track record in managing a medium-sized planning team.
Extensive hands-on experience with Primavera P6.
Strong leadership in collaborative planning processes, including:
Schedule development from inception to completion
Claims programme development and contractual programme adjustments
Communicating complex information effectively to diverse audiences
Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and team support.
A technical degree in a relevant field (preferred but not mandatory)
Package includes: A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance, Health Insurance, Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Key Words:
Planning Manager
Head of Planning
Planning Lead
Lead Planner
Principal Planner
Senior Planner
Senior Planning Engineer
Senior Project Planner
Project Controls Manager
Construction
Water Industry
Water Sector
Water Treatment
Clean Water
Sewage
Wastewater
Waste Water
Utilities
Highways
Power
Rail
Infrastructure
Programme Manager
Programme Management
Primavera
P6
