Planning Manager

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure company in the UK is seeking a Planning Manager to shape project execution and drive innovation in planning. The role requires proven experience in leading major projects, preferably in water or civil engineering, with strong expertise in Primavera P6. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will mentor planners and ensure successful project delivery. This is your opportunity to impact critical infrastructure and help build a more efficient future!

Qualifications

• Experience in the water or civil engineering sector is ideal.
• Ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentoring and leading planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with standards.
• Provide strategic insights and ensure resource alignment.
• Communicate project milestones to stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and teamwork in planning.
• Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across activities.

Skills

Proven experience in planning major projects

Strong expertise in Primavera P6

Leadership in managing planning teams

Excellent communication skills

Passion for innovation and strategic decision-making

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Manager page is loaded## Planning Managerlocations: Peterboroughtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R30700**Join Our Team as a Planning Manager at Anglian Water’s @one Alliance!**Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet—delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure. **Lead & Influence** – Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with Delivery Directors and Programme Managers. **Shape the Future** – Own the planning strategy, ensuring successful project execution and continuous improvement. **Develop & Inspire** – Mentor and lead a team of planners, driving collaboration and best practices. **Drive Efficiency** – Identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time project delivery. **Embrace Innovation** – Leverage cutting-edge planning techniques like 4D and Time Chainage. **Make an Impact** – Support major infrastructure projects that benefit communities and the environment.**What You’ll Do:*** Develop and maintain robust project plans aligned with @one Alliance and Anglian Water standards.* Provide strategic insights, ensuring resource alignment and risk mitigation.* Communicate key project milestones and progress to stakeholders.* Drive a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.* Champion health, safety, and wellbeing across all planning activities.**What We’re Looking For:*** Proven experience in planning major projects, ideally within the water or civil engineering sector.* Strong expertise in Primavera P6 and collaborative planning processes. Leadership experience in managing and developing planning teams.* Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.* Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making.This is your chance to lead from the front, shaping the success of critical infrastructure projects and leaving a lasting impact. Join us and help build a better, more efficient future!**Apply Now and Be Part of Something Big!**