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Finlay Jude Associates are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the utilities sector for a Senior Planner to support projects within the Thames Water region. You will provide services to ensure that project plans have achievable timescales and are accurately monitored and updated.This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company. 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.BenefitsCompetitive salaryHybrid working (job needs dependent)Company car or car allowance (job needs dependent)25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with option to buy up to 5 additional days)Contribution pension schemeLife assuranceHealth insurance / private medical insuranceAdditional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, etc.Senior Planner ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain detailed project programmes across the full project lifecycleTake ownership of project plans, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed timescalesDrive project teams to deliver against programme targets, challenging delays and deviationsLead collaborative planning workshops with project teams and stakeholdersEnsure project scope is fully captured with appropriate resource allocationIdentify risks and opportunities, monitoring the critical path and key milestonesProvide guidance and recommendations to optimise programme performanceReview and challenge supply chain programmes, ensuring alignment with main project plansMaintain planning standards in line with company proceduresImplement project and activity coding structuresManage and track project baselinesPrepare detailed programme narratives for client submissionsCarry out regular programme quality and integrity checksProduce and manage claims programmes and reflect contractual changesContribute to regional planning performance, reporting and reviewsInterpret drawings to support effective planning deliveryMentor and support Planners and Graduate Planning EngineersSenior Planner RequirementsExpert user of Primavera P6 planning softwareProven experience in planning civil engineering and/or M&E projectsStrong Microsoft Office skillsKnowledge of current Health, Safety & Environmental practicesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsStrong ability to identify risks and opportunitiesAbility to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet tight deadlinesProactive approach with strong problem‑solving abilityAbility to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectivelyDesirableExperience within the water industryExperience working with NEC3 / NEC4 contractsConstruction or engineering backgroundRelevant professional qualificationCurrent Water Hygiene card holderFamiliarity with contract management software such as CEMAR or AconexIf you are looking for a fantastic opportunity to develop your career as a Senior Planner within a forward-thinking organisation, then apply now with your updated CV.Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the job.#J-18808-Ljbffr