Project Planner - Water Sector

Project Planner - Water Sector

Up to £40,000 + Benefits

Capital Projects | Coventry or Cornwall | Hybrid Working

About the Role

Working closely with Project Managers, the PMO Manager and a cross-functional planning team, you will develop and maintain customer-facing project programmes, support continuous improvement across the Projects function, and ensure project documentation remains accurate, controlled and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Controls

• Develop, maintain and communicate project programmes to support successful project delivery.
• Work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure project information remains accurate and current.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues and support the timely resolution of risks affecting delivery.
• Produce project planning information, reports and programme updates to support decision-making.
• Ensure project programmes clearly identify contractual dates, key milestones and delivery risks.
• Maintain standardised and consistent programme formats and planning definitions.
• Provide planning, project controls and PMO support as required.

PMO & Reporting

• Maintain project, PMO and business documentation, ensuring records are accurate, controlled and accessible.
• Support the PMO Manager with day-to-day PMO activities.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project management processes, standards and reporting.
• Produce and maintain project, planning and PMO reports as required.
• Provide accurate reporting on project performance, progress, risks and key metrics.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of reporting requirements and project governance.

Key Principles

• Consistent and standardised project planning practices.
• Regular delivery of up-to-date project programmes to customers.
• Early identification and escalation of programme risks and issues.
• Strong collaboration with planning and project teams.
• Accurate, controlled and accessible project documentation.
• Continuous improvement of project management standards and processes.
• Maintenance of accurate information within project management and business systems.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a project environment and supporting successful project delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Experience developing and maintaining project programmes.
• Experience using MS Project or similar planning software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of NEC contract conditions.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within a PMO, project controls or project planning environment.
• Power BI and Microsoft Power Platform experience.
• Experience working with business management or ERP systems.
• Broader Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Candidates from a range of experience levels will be considered, with training and development available for the right individual.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £40,000 per annum
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Sick pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Company events.
• Personal development and appraisal programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing project delivery team where you'll play a key role in supporting major infrastructure projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Project Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Project Controls
• PMO
• Programme Management
• Project Coordination
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Reporting
• Resource Planning
• Microsoft Project
• MS Project
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Platform
• Project Management Software
• ERP Systems
• D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365
• NEC Contracts
• NEC3
• NEC4
• Contract Administration
• Programme Management
• Schedule Management
• Change Control
• Cost Control
• Document Control
• Water Industry
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater
• Utilities
• Infrastructure
• Capital Projects
• Engineering Projects
• Construction
• M&E Projects

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