As MWH Treatment begins an exciting new chapter as one of Northumbrian Water’s capital delivery partners under the
Living Water Enterprise, we’re looking to strengthen our Delivery Team with a
Senior Planner. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be predominantly based in the
Essex & Suffolk region (main office near Chelmsford).
As our 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.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of an integrated delivery team, you will:
- 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 MWH Treatment planning procedures.
- Implementation of all necessary project and activity codes.
- Management and tracking of project baselines.
- Preparation of detailed program narratives for submission to clients.
- Regular quality and integrity checks on schedules.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Planners and Graduate Planning Engineers throughout the region.
- Developing detailed claims programmes and implementing any contractual changes to the programme.
- Contribute to the quality of our planning performance across the region including reviews and reporting.
- Interrogate drawings to implement an efficient planning service to the business.
About You
We’re seeking an experienced planner with a strong track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional planning skills, a solution-focused mindset, a flexible approach to change and a passion for belonging to a high-performing, engaged team.
Essential Criteria
- Expert in use of Primavera P6 planning software
- Experience in planning of civil and/or M&E construction projects
- Competent in the use of Microsoft software & applications
- Knowledge of current Health, Safety & Environment practices
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to identify risks & opportunities
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working to tight deadlines
- Able to focus on deliverables
- A proactive attitude
- Ability to identify & solve problems
- Able to manage own workload to meet deadlines
Desirable Criteria
- Water Industry experience
- Experience of working with NEC3/4 contracts
- Construction or engineering background
- Professional qualification
- Current Water Hygiene card holder
- Familiar with contract management software such as CEMAR & Aconex
About Us
MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.
At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.
As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.
What MWH offer
Packages include -
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
