Construction Planner

We are recruiting for a Planner to join our Delivery team in Chawston.

 

• Up to £70k doe
• Company car / £7k car allowance

 

We specialise in sustainable water asset management solutions, delivering exceptional value outcomes in potable water, wastewater and the environment.

 

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.

 

 

 

Reporting to the Contracts Director, you will be responsible for supporting the planning and delivery of water and environmental projects from tender through to completion. The role involves developing and maintaining project programmes, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and supporting project teams to ensure delivery is achieved safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed schedules. The role requires close collaboration with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and clients, and includes hybrid working with occasional travel to project sites and client locations.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
• Develop, maintain, and update project programmes using Microsoft Project and Netsuit ProScope ERP. 
• Produce baseline, detailed, and short-term look-ahead programmes to support project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and update programmes to reflect actual performance.
• Analyse critical path activities and identify risks, delays, and opportunities.
• Recommend and support implementation of mitigation measures where required.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, commercial, and site teams to gather accurate programme information.
• Support tender planning activities and programme development for new projects.
• Produce regular progress reports and planning updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure programmes align with project milestones, contractual requirements, and delivery objectives.
• Support change management processes by assessing programme impacts of variations and delays.

• Experience in a Project Planner role within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project planning principles, scheduling methodologies, and critical path analysis.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Holidays
• You will receive 24 days’ paid holiday per annum, rising to 25 after two years’ service.
• Options to buy five extra days using the Holiday Scheme.
• Volunteering day - up to two days per year to contribute to our local communities.
• Enhanced occupational maternity leave policy.

Finance / Rewards
• Up to £70k, plus a company car / car allowance 
• Pension – You will receive a 6% company pension contribution.
• Life Assurance.
• Income protection
• Car or car allowance for all roles that require significant travel.
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme


Health and Wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eyecare Scheme

 

Our vision is to be the best water and environment sustainability specialist.